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GUY 1J

1974 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 1J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 92,322 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive overdrive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,765 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,629 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,340 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,860 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f brakes binding slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 89,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GUY 1J is a 1974 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUY 1J, 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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GUY 1J is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 13 August 1974.

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