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RVO 166N

1974 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,428 mi
Last recorded47,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVO 166N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 47,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 47,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 47,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 47,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,339 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 39,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,804 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 38,804 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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RVO 166N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RVO 166N, 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 RVO 166N registered?

RVO 166N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RVO 166N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVO 166N shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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