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CYL 74H

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,864 mi
Last recorded92,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 74H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,864 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rust starting in nsf inner wing and bulkhead and osr inner wheel arch and osf floor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,417 miles

rust on osf floor and seam on osf inner wing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,851 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

corners of bootfloor and osr inner wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2013 90,175 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os floor reienforcement by sill rusting

rust in corners of boot floor

rusting on osr inner wing by back of sill

Pass 29 May 2012 89,191 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust near drivers seat mount on floor

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,790 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr inner wing rusting near chassis rail behind wheel

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr inner wing rusting near chassis rail behind wheel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2010 86,413 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf floor starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2009 84,422 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

osf floor and os sill front end starting to rust

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

osf floor and os sill front end starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf floor starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear propshaft U/J slight play

Pass 5 May 2006 72,360 miles

Both track rod end rubber boots split due to rubbing on wheel

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CYL 74H is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 CYL 74H, 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 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CYL 74H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1970.

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