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ABW 431M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,775 mi
Last recorded77,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 431M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,053 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,204 miles

ns rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 74,330 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear propshaft universal joints have slight rear

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,619 miles

front and rear propshaft universal joints have slight play.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,022 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 431M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 431M, 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

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What year was ABW 431M registered?

ABW 431M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is ABW 431M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 431M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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