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GCA 156N

1974 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,438 mi
Last recorded43,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 156N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,438 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,425 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clucth master cllinder leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,840 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 39,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,894 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,894 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,247 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damp patch around fuel tank sender unit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 35,520 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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GCA 156N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCA 156N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCA 156N registered?

GCA 156N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 14 October 1974.

Is GCA 156N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCA 156N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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