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ANW 426M

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,159 mi
Last recorded14,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 426M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside king pin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 14,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside king pin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

osf king pin has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,256 miles

osf king pin has slight play

Pass 8 May 2013 13,214 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 12,368 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,124 miles

osf king pin slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2009 12,124 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osf king pin slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ANW 426M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ANW 426M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANW 426M registered?

ANW 426M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is ANW 426M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANW 426M shows 12 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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