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5511 MG

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,053 mi
Last recorded62,053 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5511 MG
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,034 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,002 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,566 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 61,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f chassis has corrision not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,466 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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5511 MG is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5511 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5511 MG registered?

5511 MG is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 December 1974.

Is 5511 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5511 MG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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