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GDW 123N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

241 mi
Last recorded241 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDW 123N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front disc pads more than 50% worn - nearside slightly tight

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,828 miles

Bottom radiator hose leaking

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,820 miles

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

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

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

Alternator belt squeeling

Bottom radiator hose leaking

Pass 17 May 2014 98,583 miles

Surface corrosion on discs

Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,582 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON DISCS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,908 miles

headlight images deteriorating

lower steering column bush missing

n/s/f coil spring broken at extreme end

play in top steering column bush

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

headlight images deteriorating

lower steering column bush missing

n/s/f coil spring broken at extreme end

play in top steering column bush

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 92,781 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,781 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 92,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GDW 123N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDW 123N, 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 GDW 123N registered?

GDW 123N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 6 November 1974.

Is GDW 123N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDW 123N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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