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TJU 394N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJU 394N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 80,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,675 miles

o/s front suspension bump stop rubber missing

play in n/s front lower trunion bush

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,816 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,816 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,930 miles

Advise: nearside rear outer sidewall cracking but cords not exposed

Pass 1 May 2008 76,766 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 76,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,089 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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TJU 394N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJU 394N, 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 TJU 394N registered?

TJU 394N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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