1974 MG B GT 1.8L Petrol · GAE 253N
1974 MG B GT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1974. Recorded mileage 85,005 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B GT
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1798cc
GAE 253N Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2018
- 85,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GAE 253N Mileage History
- 08/01/200777,513 mi
- 05/01/200879,236 mi+1,723 mi
- 09/01/200979,279 mi+43 mi
- 05/01/201080,278 mi+999 mi
- 07/01/201181,128 mi+850 mi
- 05/01/201282,094 mi+966 mi
- 04/01/201382,978 mi+884 mi
- 02/01/201433,442 mi-49,536 mi
- 05/03/201583,997 mi+50,555 mi
- 09/03/201583,997 mi
- 29/02/201684,262 mi+265 mi
- 27/02/201784,721 mi+459 mi
- 13/03/201885,005 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GAE 253N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Mg B Gt (GAE 253N) between January 2007 and March 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.