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GHG 953N

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,679 mi
Last recorded56,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 953N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s washer could do with adjustment

o/s wiper blade starting tosplit at end

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,599 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 33,816 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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GHG 953N is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GHG 953N, 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 GHG 953N registered?

GHG 953N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GHG 953N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHG 953N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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