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FUE 131M

1974 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUE 131M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,569 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,955 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 28,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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FUE 131M is a 1974 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FUE 131M, 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.

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What year was FUE 131M registered?

FUE 131M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is FUE 131M safe to buy?

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