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GDA 977N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDA 977N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019
Fail 18 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,726 miles

slight lift in n/s and o/s king pins

slight rust starting in n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wing liners behind headlights

corrosion to offside front body panel behind front bumper

corrosion to offside front outer sill section

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wing liners behind headlights

corrosion to offside front body panel behind front bumper

corrosion to offside front outer sill section

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,699 miles

ns headlight on limt high, os headlight on limit low, all welding done is coverd in under seal/ filla/ silicon

rear brake judder, body filla used, front coil springs noisey in platforms

sills facing / closing panles corroded floor to sills corroded, all inner arches corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake judder, body filla used, front coil springs noisey in platforms

sills facing / closing panles corroded floor to sills corroded, all inner arches corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 74,983 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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GDA 977N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GDA 977N, 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 GDA 977N registered?

GDA 977N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 20 November 1974.

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