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TKJ 884N

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,557 mi
Last recorded17,557 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKJ 884N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,557 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

fuel pump sweating

n/s/rear back plate damp

o/s and n/s front under wheel arch splash gaurds insecure and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,546 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 11,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 1,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TKJ 884N is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TKJ 884N, 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 TKJ 884N registered?

TKJ 884N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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