MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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