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GCJ 33N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCJ 33N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,927 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,295 miles

Drivers seat runner is insecure to floorpan, seat belt not attached to seat frame.

N/S engine mount has a missing bolt.

N/S/R leaf spring anti-drop strap is broken.

O/S/R handbrake and foot brake effort is a bit low, indicating a possible wheel cylinder leak.

Propshaft front U/J has some play/movement(appears to be too small).

Slight dampness around base of front carburettor area, possibly fuel leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

multiple oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smearing slightly

prop shaft front UJ has some play

Pass 3 Jul 2010 84,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has a slight spongy feeling and pumps up slightly indicating possible air in system.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,147 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,669 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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GCJ 33N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GCJ 33N, 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 GCJ 33N registered?

GCJ 33N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 10 October 1974.

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