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GCE 385N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,627 mi
Last recorded56,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 385N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,627 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,685 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Around Vehicle (New Pipes Fitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,640 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,813 miles

N/SIDE/REAR/TYRE/SIDEWALL/CRACKING/SLIGHTLY

Fail 2 May 2006 49,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 tyres light cracks/splits on outer sidewalls

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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GCE 385N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GCE 385N, 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 GCE 385N registered?

GCE 385N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GCE 385N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCE 385N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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