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STJ 317M

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,598 mi
Last recorded14,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTJ 317M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,598 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 14,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 14,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 13,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,991 miles

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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STJ 317M is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STJ 317M, 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 STJ 317M registered?

STJ 317M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 6 July 1974.

Is STJ 317M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STJ 317M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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