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TOP 809N

1974 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,542 mi
Last recorded60,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 809N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 60,540 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 58,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,007 miles

Nearside Front SILL AREA SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST

Offside Front SILL AREA SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,893 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,592 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 53,592 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,496 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,496 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s out rigger corroded

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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TOP 809N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOP 809N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOP 809N registered?

TOP 809N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 11 September 1974.

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