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GPB 357N

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,780 mi
Last recorded36,780 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 357N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 36,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 34,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,934 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,121 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,480 miles

signs of corrosion in n/s/r inner sill

Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,136 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

c.o. 8.8 %. gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,136 miles

c.o. 8.8 %. gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,966 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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GPB 357N is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPB 357N, 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

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What year was GPB 357N registered?

GPB 357N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GPB 357N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPB 357N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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