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TCV 234N

1974 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,400 mi
Last recorded30,400 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 234N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,400 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 30,381 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,768 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 29,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle rail area (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 29,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,117 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front wheel corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 29,106 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front wheel corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,052 miles

battery insecure

nearside front castlerail corroded(inner wheelarch)

nearside front wheel corroded

o/s/f inner/upper wheel arch corroded

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 9 Jan 2013 29,041 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

nearside front castlerail corroded(inner wheelarch)

nearside front wheel corroded

o/s/f inner/upper wheel arch corroded

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,661 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 25,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,132 miles

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,642 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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TCV 234N is a 1974 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TCV 234N, 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 TCV 234N registered?

TCV 234N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 11 September 1974.

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