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GHB 894N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,634 mi
Last recorded33,634 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 894N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,443 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 32,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,315 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,197 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 24,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,117 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,570 miles

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

rear prop u/j has play

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,121 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 17,121 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,486 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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GHB 894N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GHB 894N, 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 GHB 894N registered?

GHB 894N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GHB 894N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHB 894N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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