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SRW 409M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,814 mi
Last recorded52,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 409M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,756 miles

all repairs heavily covered in underseal

both front chassis members have extensive corrosion, chassis is non load bearing

both front top ball joints have slight play

front number plate cracked

fuel pump damp with fuel

master cylinder to nearside front brake pipe has corrosion, near to fail criteria

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear shock damp

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

offside jacking point has heavy corrosion and damage

rear exhaust clamp corroding badly

rear number plate starting to deteriate

tempary repair to nearside headlamp

Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,733 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both front chassis members have extensive corrosion, chassis is non load bearing

both front top ball joints have slight play

front number plate cracked

fuel pump damp with fuel

master cylinder to nearside front brake pipe has corrosion, near to fail criteria

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear shock damp

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

offside jacking point has heavy corrosion and damage

rear exhaust clamp corroding badly

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,149 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 49,816 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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SRW 409M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRW 409M, 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

How do I check the history of SRW 409M?

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What year was SRW 409M registered?

SRW 409M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 8 February 1974.

Is SRW 409M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRW 409M shows 6 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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