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GEK 678N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

11,902 mi
Last recorded11,902 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEK 678N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 9,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 9,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2022 9,211 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 9,189 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 8,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 8,716 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 8,715 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 8,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 8,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 8,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 7,628 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 7,613 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 6,364 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 6,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 5,732 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 5,732 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 4,454 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 4,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre sidewalls starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 3,533 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 3,492 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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Pass 4 Dec 2009 2,799 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 2,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre side wall craked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,627 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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GEK 678N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GEK 678N, 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 GEK 678N registered?

GEK 678N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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