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GBC 178N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,473 mi
Last recorded81,473 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 178N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working staying on (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,405 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,323 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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GBC 178N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBC 178N, 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 GBC 178N registered?

GBC 178N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GBC 178N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBC 178N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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