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GGH 539N

1974 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 539N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 49,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 49,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,622 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,617 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,386 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front sill corroded but not within a body mounting.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,689 miles

nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,910 miles

o/s headlamp weak beam pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,305 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,188 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,145 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,141 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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GGH 539N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGH 539N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGH 539N registered?

GGH 539N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 23 October 1974.

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