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GJO 494N

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,799 mi
Last recorded8,799 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJO 494N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 8,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 5,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,049 miles

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Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED †O/S/F CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

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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GJO 494N is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJO 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJO 494N registered?

GJO 494N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GJO 494N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJO 494N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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