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GBT 459N

1974 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 459N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,053 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 52,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GBT 459N is a 1974 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBT 459N, 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 GBT 459N registered?

GBT 459N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GBT 459N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBT 459N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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