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GPG 868N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,227 mi
Last recorded10,227 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 868N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 10,227 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from Engine, Gearbox and Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front SUSPENSION DAMPER LEAKING

Offside Rear SUSPENSION DAMPER LEAKING

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE INSECURE

Pass 12 Aug 2024 8,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 8,356 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 7,685 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 7,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 6,802 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + surrounding suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2020 5,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 5,421 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear of sub frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rear of sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 5,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower swivel/king pin hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear of sub frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rear of sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 4,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside, undersealed in places, limited vision.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 3,757 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front sub frame corroded

General corrosion to underneath/chassis (undersealed mostly)

Loose battery earth wire (disconnected)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3a)

Front Tyres slightly perished

Front coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Trace of grease on base of brake back plate

Nearside Slight corrosion to inner and outer sill

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer case missing from buckle (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting point slightly corroded

Oil leak very slight

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Rear differential hanging straps deteriorated

Slight corrosion to bulk head, servo/master cylinder mounting points

Slight corrosion to front chassis/sub frame area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Fail 9 Aug 2016 2,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in tread area, also perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished (4.1.E.1)

All tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3a)

Front coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Trace of grease on base of brake back plate

Nearside Slight corrosion to inner and outer sill

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer case missing from buckle (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting point slightly corroded

Oil leak very slight

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Rear differential hanging straps deteriorated

Slight corrosion to bulk head, servo/master cylinder mounting points

Slight corrosion to front chassis/sub frame area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,837 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose starting to deterioate

Nearside Front king pin slight vertical lift

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front wheel bearing slight wear

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 950 miles

movement in both front seats(advise tightening bolts)

nearside rear tyre near the limit

offside rear tyre on the limit

positive terminal uncovered and close to floor(advise attention)

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

wires from distributor rubbing on steering column shaft

Pass 5 Jul 2013 335 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm in one place,advise renewing asap

jump leads left connected,battery terminals loose!massive fire risk

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,959 miles

brake pedal spongy

clutch hydraulic hose excessively bulged

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch slave cylinder damp

nearside front brake hose close to suspension components

play in offside inner end of steering rack(limited vision due to covered parts)

repairs made to bodywork

Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,665 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 98,665 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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GPG 868N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GPG 868N, 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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GPG 868N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 26 November 1974.

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