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SAN 174L

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 174L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 55,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall cracked

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2016 9,366 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective suspension split pin worn (2.5.A.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall cracked

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,590 miles

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

oil leak at cooler

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

slight play in lower steering uj joint

Fail 2 Jul 2014 8,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

oil leak at cooler

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

slight play in lower steering uj joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,037 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 5,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,957 miles

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND BROKEN

Fail 25 Nov 2011 4,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND BROKEN

Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,905 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 4,902 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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SAN 174L is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 SAN 174L, 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 55 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 SAN 174L registered?

SAN 174L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SAN 174L safe to buy?

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