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SUD 170N

1974 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 170N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,153 miles

both front floors holed and corroded not in prescribed area

lift in both front king pins

offside front inner arch corroded

park brake lever has a tempory repair carried out

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,100 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

both front floors holed and corroded not in prescribed area

lift in both front king pins

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,738 miles

offside front inner arch corroded

under vehicle corroded around rear end both sides near suspention

under vehicle under sealed canot fully asess

Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner arch corroded

under vehicle corroded around rear end both sides near suspention

under vehicle under sealed canot fully asess

Pass 5 May 2010 79,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 76,646 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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SUD 170N is a 1974 MG B GT in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SUD 170N, 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 SUD 170N registered?

SUD 170N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is SUD 170N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 170N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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