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DRF 733N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,553 mi
Last recorded12,553 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 733N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,553 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 12,551 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Knuckle joint pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,084 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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DRF 733N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRF 733N, 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

How do I check the history of DRF 733N?

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What year was DRF 733N registered?

DRF 733N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 16 September 1974.

Is DRF 733N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 733N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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