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GAM 696N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,067 mi
Last recorded15,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 696N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,067 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,397 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,149 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,634 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 12,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 11,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,964 miles

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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GAM 696N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAM 696N, 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

How do I check the history of GAM 696N?

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What year was GAM 696N registered?

GAM 696N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GAM 696N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAM 696N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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