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XMB 244M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,775 mi
Last recorded10,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMB 244M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Slight lift in nearside front king pin bearings

Some body corosion around drivers door lower hinge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s sill trim insicure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,551 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jun 2010 10,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,441 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 10,277 miles

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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XMB 244M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMB 244M, 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 XMB 244M registered?

XMB 244M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 18 January 1974.

Is XMB 244M safe to buy?

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