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SYO 914N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,826 mi
Last recorded6,826 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 914N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 6,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 6,816 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 6,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,757 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 29 Oct 2014 6,797 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,797 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 6,797 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 914N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 914N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYO 914N registered?

SYO 914N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is SYO 914N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 914N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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