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GGO 914N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGO 914N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,149 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower trunnion (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,340 miles

slight play off side lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,340 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

short bolts on rear prop shaft

slight play off side lower ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,321 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak at heater tap.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft rear flange bolts very short and not through nyloc nuts.

Speedo cable and drive unit not fitted to gearbox.

Windscreen wipers working but very slow and only single speed.

Pass 30 May 2012 78,925 miles

offside front floor corroded out of area

Fail 24 May 2012 78,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside front floor corroded out of area

Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,907 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT CENTRE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIS SLIGHT PLAY .HEATER VALVE ON ENGINE LEAKING WATER ON DISTRIBUTOR CAP.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT CENTRE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIS SLIGHT PLAY .HEATER VALVE ON ENGINE LEAKING WATER ON DISTRIBUTOR CAP.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 78,387 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

PROP SHAFT BOLTS TO SHORT. OFF SIDE REAR LOWER SILL UP RIGHT SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,387 miles

PROP SHAFT BOLTS TO SHORT. OFF SIDE REAR LOWER SILL UP RIGHT SLIGHT CORROSION.

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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GGO 914N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GGO 914N, 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 GGO 914N registered?

GGO 914N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 6 November 1974.

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