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GAX 120N

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,017 mi
Last recorded30,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 120N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 29,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 27,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,178 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,563 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,912 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,145 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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GAX 120N is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GAX 120N, 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 GAX 120N?

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What year was GAX 120N registered?

GAX 120N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GAX 120N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAX 120N shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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