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GCD 781N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,660 mi
Last recorded8,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 781N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 8,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 8,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 8,465 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 8,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle straps in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,190 miles

corrosion evident in rear end of o/s outer door sill and inner wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2008 7,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hazards flash to maximim tolerance when on for more than six seconds (120 per min) slight corrosion to various brake steel brake pipes,underbody,parts,fittings & panelling,pedal rubbers worn,fuel cap seal starting to perish.

slight play in front suspension upper & lower trunion joints

slight rear footbrake imbalance,inner rear arches & parts of load space covered,

Fail 19 May 2008 6,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hazards flash to maximim tolerance when on for more than six seconds (120 per min) slight corrosion to various brake steel brake pipes,underbody,parts,fittings & panelling,pedal rubbers worn,fuel cap seal starting to perish.

slight play in front suspension upper & lower trunion joints

slight rear footbrake imbalance,inner rear arches & parts of load space covered,

Pass 26 May 2007 6,056 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 6,056 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to various underbody parts,panelling & fittings,idle erratic,inner rear arches & parts of load space covered.brake test not completed due to cutting out & non-restart

Pass 31 Oct 2005 5,272 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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GCD 781N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GCD 781N, 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 GCD 781N registered?

GCD 781N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 3 October 1974.

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