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XYE 452N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYE 452N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,892 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,829 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 98,829 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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XYE 452N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XYE 452N, 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

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What year was XYE 452N registered?

XYE 452N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is XYE 452N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYE 452N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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