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GOO 488N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOO 488N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,841 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,173 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,672 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,562 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,706 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 72,706 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,910 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,910 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,769 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,764 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,841 miles

Advise h/brake getting high, advise to get adjusted.

Pass 29 May 2008 66,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,676 miles

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?

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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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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