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GKX 253N

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 253N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,418 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 54,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 52,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,041 miles

Play in front suspension joints not considered excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2020 51,041 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in front suspension joints not considered excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,711 miles

Offside Front brake small bind

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,161 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight play in prop front uj

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,930 miles

Front both side some play in kingpins

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,745 miles

Front both sides some wear in king pins

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,453 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe clip missing

slight wear both side front king pins

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,329 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe clip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,155 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe requires mounting clip

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,966 miles

offside rear suspension check strap mount corroded

some wear in offside front suspension king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight fraying offside seat belt

slight play in both front king pins

under body oiled

visual emission test

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some wear in both side front king pins

visual emission test

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,132 miles

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,886 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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GKX 253N is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GKX 253N, 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 GKX 253N registered?

GKX 253N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 18 November 1974.

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