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GPV 495M

1974 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 495M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,030 miles

NSR BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,030 miles

NSR BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts HT LEAD FOULING STEERING COLUMN (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 98,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,268 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,486 miles

Oil leak

slight smearon wipers

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear brake very slight bind

Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front kingpin slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,994 miles

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

leak from gearbox area

Fail 27 Jun 2009 95,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

leak from gearbox area

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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GPV 495M is a 1974 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GPV 495M, 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 GPV 495M registered?

GPV 495M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 24 March 1974.

Is GPV 495M safe to buy?

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