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GHF 817N

1975 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHF 817N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,030 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,009 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator hose to water pump

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,979 miles

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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GHF 817N is a 1975 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GHF 817N, 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 51 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 GHF 817N registered?

GHF 817N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is GHF 817N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHF 817N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHF 817N have outstanding finance?

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