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GAX 754N

1974 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 754N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,789 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,779 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,779 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SOME DETERIORATION OF OUTER WALL OF O/S FRONT TYRE SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,646 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,634 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,563 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,546 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 81,479 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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GAX 754N is a 1974 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GAX 754N, 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 GAX 754N registered?

GAX 754N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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