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LSG 389N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

9,993 mi
Last recorded9,993 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSG 389N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 9,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 9,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 9,611 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 9,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 9,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 8,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 8,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 8,387 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 8,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 7,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 7,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension straps slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust pipe to silencer rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 6,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 5,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 4,613 miles

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

both front lower suspension joints worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 3,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 3,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 3,051 miles

slight play in front suspension

slight play in sterring

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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LSG 389N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LSG 389N, 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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LSG 389N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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