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GYB 459N

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,795 mi
Last recorded25,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 459N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,631 miles

slight play o/s/f kingpin slight lift in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,292 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 25,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,276 miles

Rear axle rubber straps deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,200 miles

Corrosion of nearside outer & inner sill rear sections.Not found to be excessive at time of test.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 24,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion of nearside outer & inner sill rear sections.Not found to be excessive at time of test.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,225 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,206 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 22,206 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radiator bottom hose perishing.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 19,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator bottom hose perishing.

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,541 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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GYB 459N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYB 459N, 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 GYB 459N registered?

GYB 459N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GYB 459N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYB 459N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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