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GSE 270N

1974 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSE 270N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,733 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under-body rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under-body rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,722 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill rusted areas not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under-body rusting

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill rusted areas not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under-body rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all front suspension fixings very rusty.

brake discs rusty

general underbody rusting

o/s/f lower bump stop missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,671 miles

general underbody rusting

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,671 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

both rear axle straps splitting

general underbody rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,650 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 89,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,076 miles

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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GSE 270N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GSE 270N, 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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GSE 270N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 October 1974.

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