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GAX 677N

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 677N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,909 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 6,909 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

clutch hose from slave cylinder bulging

corrosion to bulkhead by servo and master cylinder mounts

Pass 22 May 2013 66,647 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 66,644 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 65,186 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 65,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,688 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER DOORSILLS ARE RUSTING BADLY.

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 4 May 2006 61,406 miles

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

both outer doorsills rusting badly.

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 677N is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GAX 677N, 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 GAX 677N registered?

GAX 677N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GAX 677N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAX 677N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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