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OFV 519M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 519M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,611 miles

some lift in front suspension kingpins

Fail 25 May 2023 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

no hazard warning lamp switch fotted

some lift in front suspension kingpins

Pass 8 May 2018 86,451 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre slightly cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,130 miles

considerable cracks in offside front tyre wall

gearbox area oily underneath

steering stiff

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

considerable cracks in offside front tyre wall

front brake pads worn

front brakes binding

gearbox area oily underneath

offside rear brake binding

steering stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,213 miles

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

considerable cracks in offside front tyre

front brakes binding slightly

some lift in nearside king pin

steering stiff

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

considerable cracks in offside front tyre

front brakes binding slightly

some lift in nearside king pin

steering stiff

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,019 miles

nearside rear shock absorber appears to be leaking

slight inbalance of front brakes

some lift in king pins

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

tow bar partially obscures rear no. plate

Fail 31 May 2012 85,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

considerable vertical play in king pins

front brakes binding slightly

o/s front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,379 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

considerable surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

rear seat backrest slightly loose

some play in slightly stiff steering

some vertical play in kingpins

Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,495 miles

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

Off side front bump stop missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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OFV 519M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFV 519M, 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 OFV 519M registered?

OFV 519M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 11 February 1974.

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