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PEH 352M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,605 mi
Last recorded81,605 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEH 352M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 81,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,466 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,846 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,156 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,894 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 50,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,315 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Cluth pedal rubber missisng, brake pedal rubber poor condition.

Exhaust centre bracket missing.

Floor holed at nearside front.

Front suspension joints dry and creaking, (greased nipples).

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wing poor condition, (corroded).

Rear diff oil leak from front seal.

Rocker cover gasket leaking.

Slight fluid leak at offside front suspension.

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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PEH 352M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEH 352M, 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 PEH 352M registered?

PEH 352M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 13 March 1974.

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