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XBY 450N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 450N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,633 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,264 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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XBY 450N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XBY 450N, 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

How do I check the history of XBY 450N?

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What year was XBY 450N registered?

XBY 450N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is XBY 450N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 450N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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