MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper upper axel bracket coming away from chassis
rear diff has a slight leak
the car has slight corrosion on the near side and on the offside seals
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper upper axel bracket coming away from chassis
rear diff has a slight leak
the car has slight corrosion on the near side and on the offside seals
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play but it is tuching the track rod end (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion axle support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advise h/brake getting high, advise to get adjusted.
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe perished at rear
Nearside front floor pan corroded but not within 30cms of any relevent salient points.
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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GOO 488N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GOO 488N, 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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GOO 488N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.
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