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SUU 707N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUU 707N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

under body metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,272 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

under body metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Dampness around fuel pump - no visible leak

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Nearside Outer sill - corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area

Offside Outer Sill - corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,762 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Dampness around fuel pump - no visible leak

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Nearside Outer sill - corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area

Offside Outer Sill - corroded/holed. Not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,899 miles

ns sill and edge of nsf floor starting to rust

tyres getting old and nsf starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,335 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

starting to rust on lower edge of ns sill

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,643 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,649 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr inner sill rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,883 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

starting to rust on rear ends of sills

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf brake binding slightly

slight rust on rear sills

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nsr inner sill starting to rust

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,185 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Binding to both rear wheels

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

Corrosion to rear chassis around both shocker mountings

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,861 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,455 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,455 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 58,421 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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SUU 707N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SUU 707N, 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 SUU 707N registered?

SUU 707N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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