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GLU 292N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,913 mi
Last recorded14,913 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLU 292N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 14,913 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 14,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 14,688 miles

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 12,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 8,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 8,107 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 8,104 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,979 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

small end float in rack o/s front

Fail 24 Jul 2012 6,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

small end float in rack o/s front

Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,293 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 6,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

3) exhaust system fouling floor pans

4) rust marks on lower trunnion pivot pin.ok

1) headlamp beam pattern incorrect for type of light fitted

2) horn push does not work in all positions

Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,610 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 5,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 6,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,084 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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GLU 292N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GLU 292N, 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 GLU 292N registered?

GLU 292N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1974.

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