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GAH 571N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAH 571N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,132 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight lift in king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,666 miles

n/side outer sill on end slight corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2010 41,374 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

customer advised nearside front kingpin uplift

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,463 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,463 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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GAH 571N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GAH 571N, 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 GAH 571N registered?

GAH 571N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GAH 571N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAH 571N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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