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THM 448M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

900 mi
Last recorded900 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHM 448M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 807 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 96,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,216 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 95,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 95,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,331 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 92,937 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 92,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

slight oil leak oil pressure gauge pipe area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak at radiator

drivers seat belt stalk fitted back to front (release button should face away from driver so as not to be inadvertently released by clothing)

engine and gear boc oil leaks

fuel pump earth lead and vent not connected

handbrake lever pivot worn

nearside rear spring shackle nuts not nyloc type (offside are)

steering rack joints worn

Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2008 88,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear spring centre saddle securing nut not reaching locking device

Fail 16 Aug 2008 88,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear spring centre saddle securing nut not reaching locking device

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,972 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 86,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 86,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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THM 448M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 THM 448M, 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 THM 448M registered?

THM 448M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 27 February 1974.

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