MOT Status
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55,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
N/S FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND BROKEN
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for SAN 174L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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