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2905 MG

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2905 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,838 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,780 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,775 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,598 miles

advise headlight swich replaced or repaired

nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise headlight swich replaced or repaired

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,379 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has a cut in tread , advise replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

recommend rear brakes be checked slightly uneven on aplication.

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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2905 MG is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2905 MG, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2905 MG?

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What year was 2905 MG registered?

2905 MG is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 29 March 1974.

Is 2905 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2905 MG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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