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PRH 313M

1974 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,777 mi
Last recorded8,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 313M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 8,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 8,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 7,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 7,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 6,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 6,235 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 4,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 2,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,397 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 1,963 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 1,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,548 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 96,546 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PRH 313M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRH 313M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRH 313M registered?

PRH 313M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PRH 313M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRH 313M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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