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GTG 130N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,410 mi
Last recorded18,410 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTG 130N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front subframe rusty

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 18,096 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,787 miles

both rear floors corroded by leaf spring mountings.

front sub-fame corroded.

n/s/r chassis corroded through, not in prescribed area.

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play on both inner track rods.

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 17,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear floors corroded by leaf spring mountings.

front sub-fame corroded.

n/s/r chassis corroded through, not in prescribed area.

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play on both inner track rods.

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,480 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,769 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 16,768 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wheel cylinder clips fitted wrong way round

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,518 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GTG 130N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTG 130N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GTG 130N registered?

GTG 130N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 December 1974.

Is GTG 130N safe to buy?

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