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GAR 474K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 474K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,465 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,380 miles

CLUTCH ANTI SLIP RUBBER POOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

RUST O/S/F FLOOR

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,071 miles

Both front floors rusty/holed.

Both front wiper blades split.

N/S/F brake slight binding.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front floors rusty/holed.

Both front wiper blades split.

N/S/F brake slight binding.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,520 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,348 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,321 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,912 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,680 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,680 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,152 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 33,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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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GAR 474K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 GAR 474K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAR 474K registered?

GAR 474K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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