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XPJ 34N

1974 MG Mgb GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 34N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,993 miles

Exhaust system corroded & weak & slight leaks.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish & crack

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 92,991 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded & weak & slight leaks.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish & crack

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 92,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,498 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and becoming perished

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and becoming perished

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear leaf springs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished

slight lift in both front lower kingpins

Pass 24 May 2011 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear leaf springs worn

offside front top edge of inner wing holed and corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

top edge of nearside inner wing becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear leaf springs slightly worn

offside front inner wing becoming corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

offside inner wing holed and corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2008 89,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,618 miles

all front suspension joints worn and all bushes worn and perished

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

offside front brake hose perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,223 miles

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

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

rear light lenses different colour, nearside faded to orange.

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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XPJ 34N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPJ 34N, 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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XPJ 34N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 17 September 1974.

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