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GWL 232N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 232N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 86,248 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 86,248 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,807 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,804 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,984 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,984 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,738 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,738 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,576 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,576 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,040 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 232N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWL 232N, 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.

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What year was GWL 232N registered?

GWL 232N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 2 December 1974.

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