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TFD 746N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,788 mi
Last recorded1,788 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFD 746N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 1,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 1,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing inc under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing inc behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box front end (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 1,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear weaker than offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion inc bulkhead under bonnet

Fail 23 Feb 2019 1,129 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear weaker than offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion inc bulkhead under bonnet

Pass 24 Feb 2018 296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 283 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,590 miles

nearside front tyre worn lower on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn lower on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,520 miles

general underbody surface corosion unable to check outersills due to chrome covers

nearside rear brake slighty weaker than offside rear on foot & handbrake performance

very slight play in offside lower king pin

Pass 8 Mar 2014 96,034 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corosion

Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,029 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering column lower shaft bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 91,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in steering truions

slight play in lower steering colunm bush

Fail 10 Mar 2012 91,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in steering truions

slight play in lower steering colunm bush

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 89,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 89,063 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TFD 746N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TFD 746N, 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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TFD 746N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1974.

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