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GNH 273N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,581 mi
Last recorded27,581 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 273N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Aug 2015 27,574 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely brakes (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

all rubber suspension parts in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front steering trunions have play

nearside front floor and inner wing corroded and holed

nearside front suspension bump stop is missing

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,201 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front steering trunions have play

nearside front floor and inner wing corroded and holed

nearside front suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,897 miles

front suspension has play on both sides and most bushes are perished and worn

fuel tank is "damp"

rear differential is leaking oil

rear exhaust mountings very poor

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,204 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WING LOWER EDGE INSECURE, NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nail in nearside rear tyre

RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE JUBELEE CLIP MISSING

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,345 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,938 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 24,885 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 23,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 23,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

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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GNH 273N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNH 273N, 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.

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What year was GNH 273N registered?

GNH 273N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 25 October 1974.

Is GNH 273N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNH 273N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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