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GUW 589N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,005 mi
Last recorded18,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 589N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 18,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 18,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 17,881 miles

vehicle in very nice condition

Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 16,690 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 16,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 16,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 15,524 miles

vehicle fully restored and in excellent condition

Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 14,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,687 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/side front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 2,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 91 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 98,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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GUW 589N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GUW 589N, 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 GUW 589N registered?

GUW 589N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GUW 589N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 589N shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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