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GGW 911N

1974 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,804 mi
Last recorded59,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 911N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 59,804 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE

Fail 14 Jul 2026 59,798 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE

Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,566 miles

slight corrosion present underbody & battery holder

slight play inner rack joints

underbody suspension covered in wax oil

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,988 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,152 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,007 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 42,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,440 miles

Nearside handbrake cable frayed....

Fail 1 Dec 2017 41,431 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable frayed....

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,754 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 39,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 12,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 239 miles

SLIGHT WEAR AT O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,960 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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GGW 911N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGW 911N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGW 911N registered?

GGW 911N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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The MOT history for GGW 911N shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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