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895 GKK

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,011 mi
Last recorded1,011 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration895 GKK
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 1,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2012 36 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 36 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,736 miles

boot full

Fail 28 May 2009 98,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,329 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 98,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,812 miles

N/S/R tyre sidwall slight damage

Fail 20 Sep 2006 97,812 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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895 GKK is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 895 GKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 895 GKK registered?

895 GKK is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is 895 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 895 GKK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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