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MSG 629P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSG 629P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,358 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,831 miles

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

chassis fuel & brake lines undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,621 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play inner rack

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,449 miles

body & fuel lines undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,725 miles

chassis corroded

front wipers slow

near side front brake disc

off side rear axle strap top bolt

off side steering rack end

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,698 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front wipers slow

near side front brake disc

off side rear axle strap top bolt

off side steering rack end

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,717 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 59,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 59,291 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 59,289 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,861 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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MSG 629P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 MSG 629P, 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 51 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 MSG 629P registered?

MSG 629P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1975.

Is MSG 629P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSG 629P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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