CarVerify

Free Car Check

GGY 500N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,192 mi
Last recorded51,192 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 500N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,676 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front and slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,414 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,676 miles

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

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,572 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,085 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f lower arm outter bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wheel bearing has some wear

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,343 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

steering cloumn shaft bush has wear -bulkhead area

Fail 12 Feb 2008 40,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

steering cloumn shaft bush has wear -bulkhead area

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,377 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GGY 500N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GGY 500N, 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 GGY 500N?

You can check the full history of GGY 500N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GGY 500N registered?

GGY 500N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GGY 500N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 500N shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GGY 500N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GGY 500N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.