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OJL 590M

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,999 mi
Last recorded32,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 590M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,999 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Inertia reel not locking. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,549 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 25,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,846 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 20,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,979 miles

NSF Tyre is worn on the inside of the Tyres Tread

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

OSF Tyre is wearing on the inside of the Tyres Tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 15,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 13,569 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 13,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,404 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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OJL 590M is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJL 590M, 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 OJL 590M registered?

OJL 590M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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