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GUD 977N

1974 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,398 mi
Last recorded75,398 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 977N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,601 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,574 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front seats in poor condition

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,636 miles

lower arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 61,636 miles

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

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2007 61,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,903 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,903 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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GUD 977N is a 1974 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GUD 977N, 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 GUD 977N registered?

GUD 977N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1974.

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