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BHN 771N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHN 771N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,060 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

holes in n/s/front wing

spare battery box corroded

vehicle generally corroded underside (surface corrosion)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,994 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

holes in n/s/front wing

n/s/front wing loose at the bottom

spare battery box corroded

vehicle generally corroded underside (surface corrosion)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,307 miles

chassis plate insecure

nearside battery tray very corroded

nearside front wing corroded and holed but no sharp edges

offside front seatbelt catch outer case missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,305 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis plate insecure

nearside battery tray very corroded

nearside front wing corroded and holed but no sharp edges

offside front seatbelt catch outer case missing

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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BHN 771N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHN 771N, 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

How do I check the history of BHN 771N?

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What year was BHN 771N registered?

BHN 771N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 9 September 1974.

Is BHN 771N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHN 771N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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