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XCH 999M

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCH 999M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,687 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in treads

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front and o/s rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,670 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,670 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 86,586 miles

both rear and n/s front tyre cracking in side wall and treads

Fail 14 May 2014 86,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear and n/s front tyre cracking in side wall and treads

Pass 10 May 2012 85,828 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,596 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,596 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 85,196 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 85,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 84,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 84,511 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

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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XCH 999M is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XCH 999M, 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 XCH 999M registered?

XCH 999M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is XCH 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCH 999M shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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