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GHO 494N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,902 mi
Last recorded14,902 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 494N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 14,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill have been filled/repaired ,but cannot verify for mot purpose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,479 miles

slight play in steering column top/steering wheel

suspect both sides outer rear sills have been filled/fibre glass, but cannot verify for MOT purpose.

Pass 13 May 2016 12,823 miles

off-side front floor weak/corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 12,195 miles

off-side front floor corroded/weak

Fail 1 May 2015 12,195 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off-side front floor corroded/weak

Pass 21 May 2012 11,286 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Offside rear parking brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2009 9,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front brake disc becoming corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch has what looks like filler near spring mounting

rear of o/s sill and o/s rear inner wheel arch becoming corroded

vehicle presented with black no plates with silver letters

Fail 24 Nov 2008 7,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front brake disc becoming corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch has what looks like filler near spring mounting

rear of o/s sill and o/s rear inner wheel arch becoming corroded

vehicle presented with black no plates with silver letters

Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,213 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 6,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GHO 494N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GHO 494N, 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.

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What year was GHO 494N registered?

GHO 494N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 17 October 1974.

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