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GWD 160N

1974 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,344 mi
Last recorded18,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 160N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 18,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,292 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 18,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,054 miles

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

Slight oil lrak from rear axle at o/s

Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight oil lrak from rear axle at o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,822 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 17,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,775 miles

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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GWD 160N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWD 160N, 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 GWD 160N registered?

GWD 160N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 13 December 1974.

Is GWD 160N safe to buy?

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