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GNC 811N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNC 811N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

no emissions due to age of vehicle.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 85,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached not fitted correctly. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

no emissions due to age of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper king pin slight lift.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

chip in zone B.

no emissions carried out due to age of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift in upper bearing. (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,859 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GNC 811N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GNC 811N, 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

How do I check the history of GNC 811N?

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What year was GNC 811N registered?

GNC 811N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GNC 811N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNC 811N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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