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TFD 805N

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,654 mi
Last recorded91,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFD 805N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,654 miles

nearside centre floor/sill corroded to excess but not in a prescribed area

offside centre floor/sill. front floor/sill.corroded to excess but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside centre floor/sill corroded to excess but not in a prescribed area

offside centre floor/sill. front floor/sill.corroded to excess but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 89,339 miles

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

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

car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 88,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 805N is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 805N, 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 TFD 805N registered?

TFD 805N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 30 September 1974.

Is TFD 805N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFD 805N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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