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OAL 520M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,801 mi
Last recorded11,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAL 520M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 11,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 11,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 11,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 11,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 11,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 10,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 10,775 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 10,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 10,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2015 10,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 9,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,545 miles

nearside rear brake low reading

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 6,765 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,062 miles

Offside rear floor weak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,422 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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OAL 520M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OAL 520M, 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 OAL 520M registered?

OAL 520M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is OAL 520M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAL 520M shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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