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GAW 900N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,873 mi
Last recorded18,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 900N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 18,873 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front lower wishbone rear mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to crack inside and out side walls

batterys lose in boxes under seat

near side front bump stop missing

rear gear box mount starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Apr 2017 18,873 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure near side front top bolt and nut lose (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported font mount bolt missing (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated near side and off side (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side and off side front (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator not working off side rear (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side and off side front (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam near side and off side front (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released near side and off side rear (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by near side front lower wish bone rear mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to crack inside and out side walls

batterys lose

clutch pedal sticking

near side front bump stops missing

oil leak to near side inner wing and air filters

rear gear box mounting starting to deteriorate

water leak to bottom hose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,549 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,953 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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GAW 900N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GAW 900N, 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 GAW 900N registered?

GAW 900N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 17 October 1974.

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