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SYO 47N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 47N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,602 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak from front carb (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak from fuel tank to pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuel tank wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,867 miles

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f suspension bushes have slight lift

Advise rust corrosion apprent at o/s/r wheel arch

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,867 miles

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f suspension bushes have slight lift

Advise rust corrosion apprent at o/s/r wheel arch

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,668 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,895 miles

rust corroion apprent at o/s/f & o/s/r lower of wings

slight lift in n/s/f & o/s/f kingpins

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,308 miles

slight lift in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,011 miles

rust corrosion apprent at lower of o/s/f & o/s/r wings

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,683 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,803 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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SYO 47N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SYO 47N, 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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SYO 47N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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