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HEV 447N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,483 mi
Last recorded47,483 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEV 447N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 47,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 47,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,308 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum

nearside sun visor not staying up

offside front bulkhead rusty

oil leak around gearbox

oil leak from clutch slave cylinder

Fail 25 May 2013 38,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

alternator belt loose

engine oil level below minimum

offside front bulkhead rusty

oil leak around gearbox

oil leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 18 May 2012 36,376 miles

(1)OSR wheel binding slightly when turned by hand. (2)Perishing to some tyre sidewalls.

Pass 26 May 2011 36,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,813 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,472 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

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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HEV 447N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HEV 447N, 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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HEV 447N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 16 December 1974.

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