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NON 888

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,195 mi
Last recorded39,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNON 888
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,046 miles

both front king pins slight lift

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2015 38,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from clutch slave cylinder.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,005 miles

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

slight leak from clutch slave cylinder.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 37,003 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight leak from clutch slave cylinder.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,835 miles

near side front lower outer wing slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front lower outer wing slightly corroded.

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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NON 888 is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NON 888, 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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What year was NON 888 registered?

NON 888 is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is NON 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NON 888 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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