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GAO 2N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,624 mi
Last recorded25,624 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAO 2N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,736 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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GAO 2N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GAO 2N, 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 GAO 2N?

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What year was GAO 2N registered?

GAO 2N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GAO 2N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAO 2N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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