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TBP 958M

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,183 mi
Last recorded19,183 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 958M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 19,183 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 19,181 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 19,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier holder corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 19,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier holder corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 18,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier batter holder corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 18,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 18,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 18,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 18,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 18,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 17,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 17,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 17,678 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in n/s front bottom trunion assembly

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,984 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,589 miles

brake inbalance 25% front

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake inbalance 24%

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,015 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,656 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,585 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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TBP 958M is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBP 958M, 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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TBP 958M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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