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AWB 725M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,260 mi
Last recorded26,260 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWB 725M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,417 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,700 miles

nearside front suspension bump stop bonding separating

offside front sidelight dim

offside front wing lower sill holed and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,574 miles

clutch pedal return spring insecure

front subframe corroded internally

offside front lower wing sill holed and corroded

rear inner sills and leafspring mount areas corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front suspension bump-stop mounting plate distortion

offside front seat play in runners

vehicle underbody corrosion in places

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,969 miles

clutch pedal return assist spring fractured

offside front brake catching

offside front king pin slight vertical play

Fail 22 Sep 2011 20,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

clutch pedal return assist spring fractured

offside front brake catching

offside front king pin slight vertical play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front floor to sill area excessively corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing member.

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing where brake valve is situated

Fail 22 Sep 2010 19,492 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front floor to sill area excessively corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing member.

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing where brake valve is situated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,375 miles

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

offside front kingpin bearing has slight lift

offside front outer sill corroded not within 30cm of load bearing member

Fail 24 Jul 2009 19,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front kingpin bearing has slight lift

offside front outer sill corroded not within 30cm of load bearing member

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,260 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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AWB 725M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWB 725M, 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.

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What year was AWB 725M registered?

AWB 725M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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