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TEF 217M

1974 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,299 mi
Last recorded50,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 217M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,798 miles

offside front wing corrosion (lower), nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing,nearside bottom wishbone bush split.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,095 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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TEF 217M is a 1974 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TEF 217M, 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 TEF 217M registered?

TEF 217M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is TEF 217M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEF 217M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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