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BMB 775M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,020 mi
Last recorded61,020 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 775M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,020 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,015 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r axle strap broken.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 59,430 miles

Rear leaf spring bolts short, not allowing for locking nut to work correctly. Locking washer used.

Pass 20 May 2016 58,940 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 58,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,367 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,223 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BMB 775M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BMB 775M, 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 BMB 775M registered?

BMB 775M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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