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TMC 26M

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 26M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 72,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,275 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,762 miles

Oil leak

slight wear front antiroll bar d bushs

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,751 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 6 May 2011 65,127 miles

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

four spoke wheels have slight play wheel to hubs

Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,123 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

four spoke wheels have slight play wheel to hubs

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,531 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,812 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Slight play on steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,568 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 61,552 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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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TMC 26M is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TMC 26M, 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 TMC 26M registered?

TMC 26M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 26 February 1974.

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