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CWA 500M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWA 500M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,373 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jan 2012 44,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,820 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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CWA 500M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWA 500M, 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 CWA 500M registered?

CWA 500M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is CWA 500M safe to buy?

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