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GBH 680N

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 680N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,780 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,029 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,226 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,949 miles

ADVISE - N/S/F SIDELIGHT VERY DIM - TOP AND BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSES PERISHED - BRAIDED HOSES FITTED TO BRAKE LINES - MIRRORS LOOSE

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,584 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 25,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,806 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GBH 680N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBH 680N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBH 680N registered?

GBH 680N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GBH 680N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBH 680N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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