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BWA 244M

1974 MG Mgb GT

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,243 mi
Last recorded27,243 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 244M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,243 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,032 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,676 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

For reference OSR hasndbrake effort is low compared with NS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,904 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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BWA 244M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWA 244M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWA 244M registered?

BWA 244M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is BWA 244M safe to buy?

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