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CWA 786M

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWA 786M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 44,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,003 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 37,003 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,291 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 786M is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CWA 786M, 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 CWA 786M registered?

CWA 786M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is CWA 786M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWA 786M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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