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GWR 960N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,622 mi
Last recorded88,622 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWR 960N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 88,622 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 88,191 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 88,189 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 87,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,683 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 85,433 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,092 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 82,645 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 82,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,886 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,884 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,272 miles

car has alot of waxoil /oil / grease underneath so inspection very hard to carry out

windscreen has light scratchs off a damaged wiper blade but not affecting view of the road

Fail 3 Oct 2008 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

car has alot of waxoil /oil / grease underneath so inspection very hard to carry out

windscreen has light scratchs off a damaged wiper blade but not affecting view of the road

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 44,101 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GWR 960N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GWR 960N, 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 GWR 960N registered?

GWR 960N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 23 October 1974.

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