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ABW 289M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 289M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,605 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 289M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 289M, 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

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What year was ABW 289M registered?

ABW 289M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is ABW 289M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 289M shows 15 tests 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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