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TJU 487M

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJU 487M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,818 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,066 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 May 2008 72,736 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 72,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,280 miles

nearside front king pin has small amount of lift

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

nearside front outer outer track rod end dust cap split

nearside rear suspension check strap small split at top mounting but still secure

Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear suspension check strap small split at top

nearside front king pin has small amount of lift

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

nearside front outer track rod end dust cap split

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 487M is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TJU 487M, 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 487M registered?

TJU 487M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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