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GFD 887N

1974 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFD 887N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,928 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,972 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,407 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy pumps up (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 82,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,364 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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GFD 887N is a 1974 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GFD 887N, 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

How do I check the history of GFD 887N?

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What year was GFD 887N registered?

GFD 887N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1974.

Is GFD 887N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFD 887N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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