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DRF 269N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 269N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,270 miles

All tyre valves are perishing

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside undersealed/sprayed with oil

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,813 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,414 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,206 miles

O/s outer sill slight corrosion

O/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,872 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,719 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,527 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 46,527 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 46,520 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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DRF 269N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DRF 269N, 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 DRF 269N registered?

DRF 269N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is DRF 269N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 269N shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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