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MGZ 828

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,885 mi
Last recorded68,885 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 828
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 68,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,503 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,352 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 65,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,414 miles

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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MGZ 828 is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGZ 828, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGZ 828 registered?

MGZ 828 is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1974.

Is MGZ 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 828 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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