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VLM 2M

1974 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLM 2M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 78,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,338 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,327 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,034 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 70,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 68,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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VLM 2M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLM 2M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLM 2M registered?

VLM 2M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is VLM 2M safe to buy?

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