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GHT 101N

1974 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,872 mi
Last recorded61,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHT 101N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 61,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,310 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,058 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,647 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,106 miles

See advisary for 15/09/2006!!

Fail 15 Sep 2006 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion rear inner wings!

faint score mark on screen not seriously obstructing view!

n/s outrigger holed not in prescribed area!at jacking point!

n/s/f kingpin thrusts slight play!and o/s/f thrusts!

o/s/r lens cracked!

Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion rear inner wings!!

n/s jacking point holed!!

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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GHT 101N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHT 101N, 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 GHT 101N registered?

GHT 101N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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