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OFC 311M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

24,085 mi
Last recorded24,085 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFC 311M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 24,046 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s seat belt cover missing on stalk

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,021 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s seat belt poor in operation and buckle damaged

front discs rusty

most suspension bushes perished

r/o/s tyre perished

rear number plate poor

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

underside very dirty (front)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 24,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

most suspension bushes perished

r/o/s tyre perished

rear number plate poor

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

underside very dirty (front)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s seat belt poor in operation and buckle damaged

front discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,866 miles

f/o/s flexi brake hose perished

f/o/s seat belt stalk outer casing missing

f/o/s upper king pin bush slackness noted

front suspension bushes in poor condition

r/o/s lamp assemble loose (screw missing)

rear diff noisey

rear number plate poor

underneath rusty in places

Fail 31 Oct 2011 23,866 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

f/o/s flexi brake hose perished

f/o/s seat belt stalk outer casing missing

f/o/s upper king pin bush slackness noted

front suspension bushes in poor condition

r/o/s lamp assemble loose (screw missing)

rear diff noisey

rear number plate poor

underneath rusty in places

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,684 miles

batterys lose

body and underside rusty in places esp sil top panels

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres worn at inner edges and to 4mm

metal brake pipes rusty in places

rear tyres perished

underside patched in places

Fail 25 Oct 2010 23,684 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

batterys lose

body and underside rusty in places esp sil top panels

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres worn at inner edges and to 4mm

metal brake pipes rusty in places

rear tyres perished

underside patched in places

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,153 miles

batteries lose

exhaust very rusty

front suspension bushes perished

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s wiper poor

o/s king pin noted worn

underside rusty in places and dirty

washers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2009 23,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

batteries lose

exhaust very rusty

front suspension bushes perished

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s wiper poor

o/s king pin noted worn

underside rusty in places and dirty

washers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,133 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,123 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

WATER PUMP BADLY WORN AND NOISEY

horn poor

metal brake pipes rusty in places

most suspension bushes perished

rear number plate poor

underside very dirty

underside very rusty in places and patched

washers and wipers poor in operation

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 22,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OFC 311M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OFC 311M, 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 OFC 311M registered?

OFC 311M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is OFC 311M safe to buy?

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