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GKU 421N

1975 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,852 mi
Last recorded87,852 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKU 421N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,852 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,993 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 86,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,816 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,079 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 83,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 83,188 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,767 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 81,531 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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GKU 421N is a 1975 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKU 421N, 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 GKU 421N registered?

GKU 421N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 6 January 1975.

Is GKU 421N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKU 421N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GKU 421N have outstanding finance?

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