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TFA 603N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 603N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,844 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 58,428 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,172 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,564 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 54,563 miles

Fuel hose leaking rear (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 54,382 miles

Oil leak

offside rear leaf spring looks slightly miss-shaped

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in perscribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,894 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

idle speed to low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 53,729 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,974 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,375 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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TFA 603N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFA 603N, 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 TFA 603N registered?

TFA 603N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 24 September 1974.

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