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MGB 1E

1974 MG Mgb GT

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 1E
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,164 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,533 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 37,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,679 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,190 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,186 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,533 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 26,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,914 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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MGB 1E is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 1E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGB 1E registered?

MGB 1E is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is MGB 1E safe to buy?

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