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DRE 151N

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,588 mi
Last recorded17,588 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 151N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2020 17,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Rear prop shaft joint slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner slight oil contamination on brake back plate

o/s/f front and o/s/r rear tyres have slight cracks on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,395 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,475 miles

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

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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DRE 151N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRE 151N, 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 DRE 151N registered?

DRE 151N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 August 1974.

Is DRE 151N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRE 151N shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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