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ABW 170M

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,359 mi
Last recorded33,359 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 170M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,359 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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ABW 170M is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 170M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 170M registered?

ABW 170M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is ABW 170M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 170M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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