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GBF 166N

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,854 mi
Last recorded6,854 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 166N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 6,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 6,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 5,864 miles

Advise vehicle would appear to have been stood up for a period of time

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 5,816 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 5,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GBF 166N is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GBF 166N, 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 GBF 166N registered?

GBF 166N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GBF 166N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBF 166N shows 7 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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