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GGW 343N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,123 mi
Last recorded28,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 343N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 26,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,780 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,877 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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GGW 343N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GGW 343N, 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 GGW 343N registered?

GGW 343N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GGW 343N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 343N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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