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GTW 888N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTW 888N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,602 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 75,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,219 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 75,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,653 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 74,653 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,294 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 74,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,180 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GTW 888N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTW 888N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTW 888N registered?

GTW 888N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is GTW 888N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTW 888N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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