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GAU 800N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAU 800N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,128 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box cross member showing signs of corosion

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,902 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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GAU 800N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GAU 800N, 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 GAU 800N?

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What year was GAU 800N registered?

GAU 800N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GAU 800N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAU 800N shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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