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SWR 826M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,044 mi
Last recorded2,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 826M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 2,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 1,854 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 1,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 1,611 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 1,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 1,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 1,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 475 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 450 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 447 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 1 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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SWR 826M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SWR 826M, 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 SWR 826M registered?

SWR 826M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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