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OJA 541M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,697 mi
Last recorded13,697 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJA 541M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 13,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 13,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,687 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 98,687 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 10,356 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 9,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle

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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OJA 541M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OJA 541M, 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 OJA 541M registered?

OJA 541M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is OJA 541M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJA 541M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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