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TFB 894M

1974 MG B GT

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,062 mi
Last recorded19,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFB 894M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 19,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 16,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,088 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 15,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 14,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 13,909 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake tight

Pass 12 Jan 2013 13,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 13,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,529 miles

all tyres cracks in sidwall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

all tyres surface cracked advise change asap.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres slightly cracked in side walls.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,803 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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TFB 894M is a 1974 MG B GT in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TFB 894M, 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 TFB 894M registered?

TFB 894M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is TFB 894M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFB 894M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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