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GWL 217N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,399 mi
Last recorded49,399 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 217N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 May 2017 49,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,638 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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GWL 217N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWL 217N, 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 GWL 217N registered?

GWL 217N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 2 December 1974.

Is GWL 217N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWL 217N shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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