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AVS 691N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 691N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,727 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 86,671 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 84,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,623 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AVS 691N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVS 691N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVS 691N registered?

AVS 691N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is AVS 691N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVS 691N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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