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GGF 390N

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,916 mi
Last recorded56,916 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 390N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 56,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,665 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,365 miles

185/65/R15/88H. All 7mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,941 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,504 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,899 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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GGF 390N is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold 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 GGF 390N, 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 GGF 390N registered?

GGF 390N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GGF 390N safe to buy?

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