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GBB 520N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBB 520N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 51,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering wheel loose

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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GBB 520N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GBB 520N, 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 GBB 520N registered?

GBB 520N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1974.

Is GBB 520N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBB 520N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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