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SUV 687N

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,568 mi
Last recorded20,568 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUV 687N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 20,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 17,794 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 17,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 11,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,520 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,057 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight knocking noise detected when rocking steering wheel

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,779 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 9,101 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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SUV 687N is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SUV 687N, 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 SUV 687N registered?

SUV 687N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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