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GJT 254N

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,765 mi
Last recorded86,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJT 254N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,761 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,421 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,421 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 84,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,568 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 52,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

o/s rear axle strap retaining bolt loose

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GJT 254N is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJT 254N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJT 254N registered?

GJT 254N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1974.

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