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ABW 175M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,057 mi
Last recorded17,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 175M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 15,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,352 miles

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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ABW 175M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 175M, 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 53 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 ABW 175M?

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What year was ABW 175M registered?

ABW 175M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is ABW 175M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 175M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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