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XLK 500N

1974 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLK 500N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 54,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 52,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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XLK 500N is a 1974 MG B GT in Maroon with a 3,528cc 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 XLK 500N, 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 XLK 500N?

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What year was XLK 500N registered?

XLK 500N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 26 September 1974.

Is XLK 500N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLK 500N 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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