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GNP 842N

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 842N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 52,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight weeping of oil from steering rack

Fail 10 May 2019 51,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

slight weeping of oil from steering rack

Pass 14 May 2018 51,515 miles

slight weeping of oil from steering rack

Pass 5 May 2017 50,537 miles

Oil leak from gearbox &or overdrive ()

mark from wipers in center of screen, passable

Fail 3 May 2017 50,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative n/s not working (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox &or overdrive ()

mark from wipers in center of screen, passable

Pass 3 May 2016 48,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 48,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise checking handbrake ?

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,742 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 39,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,514 miles

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

emissions only just met requirements

exhaust system corroded

front discs rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,240 miles

oil weep from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,399 miles

Head and side light switch sticking slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,085 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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GNP 842N is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GNP 842N, 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 GNP 842N registered?

GNP 842N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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