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BWP 8M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,385 mi
Last recorded38,385 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 8M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,385 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BWP 8M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWP 8M, 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 BWP 8M registered?

BWP 8M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1974.

Is BWP 8M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 8M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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