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GCV 50N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,587 mi
Last recorded5,587 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 50N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 5,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 3,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 2,306 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 2,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 1,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 1,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 1,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,967 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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GCV 50N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GCV 50N, 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 GCV 50N registered?

GCV 50N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GCV 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCV 50N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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