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MRD 856M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 856M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 33,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 31,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,882 miles

o/s antiroll bar close to suspension to arm

Pass 10 May 2010 25,225 miles

small clicking n/s front wheel !!

wipers a little slow when fist turned on !

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 22,594 miles

all tyres down to 3mm

n/s head lamp a little dimmer than o/s

Pass 12 May 2006 21,413 miles

headlamps set a little low

tyres down to 3/4 mm

wipers were a little slow when first used

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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MRD 856M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MRD 856M, 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 MRD 856M registered?

MRD 856M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is MRD 856M safe to buy?

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