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XBJ 784N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,452 mi
Last recorded24,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBJ 784N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 10,450 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded not in prescribed area

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,261 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded not in prescribed area

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,837 miles

both sides rear end of vehicle corroded

both sides rear inner arches corroded

nearside front floor holed and corroded not in prescribed area

play at all four wheels

Fail 6 Oct 2011 90,836 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides rear end of vehicle corroded

both sides rear inner arches corroded

nearside front floor holed and corroded not in prescribed area

play at all four wheels

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded not in prescribed area

offside front floor holed and corroded not in prescribed area

under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded not in prescribed area

offside front floor holed and corroded not in prescribed area

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,671 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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XBJ 784N 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 XBJ 784N, 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 XBJ 784N registered?

XBJ 784N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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