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SYE 675N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 675N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 52,760 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,267 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,498 miles

nearside outer sill holed [not within prescribed areas]

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside outer sill holed [not within prescribed areas]

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,756 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,745 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s top cill

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,592 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,630 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,723 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,728 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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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SYE 675N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYE 675N, 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 SYE 675N registered?

SYE 675N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 29 August 1974.

Is SYE 675N safe to buy?

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