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GAW 485N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,591 mi
Last recorded28,591 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 485N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,251 miles

All four tyres cracking (age).

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 27,007 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,128 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 25,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,682 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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GAW 485N is a 1974 MG B in Orange 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 GAW 485N, 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 GAW 485N registered?

GAW 485N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1974.

Is GAW 485N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAW 485N 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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