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GAP 703N

1974 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,111 mi
Last recorded10,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 703N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2020 10,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 9,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

wipers not working on second speed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,808 miles

oil leak from engine †all four tyres side smalls cracking

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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GAP 703N is a 1974 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAP 703N, 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 GAP 703N registered?

GAP 703N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GAP 703N safe to buy?

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