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SYN 175N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,873 mi
Last recorded74,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYN 175N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre outer walls POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 74,873 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake inadequately mounted both front brake caliper lock tabs not used (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre outer walls POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,412 miles

Oil leaks from engine and gear box

All four tyres very perished

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,017 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,826 miles

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

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,795 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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SYN 175N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYN 175N, 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 SYN 175N registered?

SYN 175N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1974.

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