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GCP 704N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,733 mi
Last recorded7,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 704N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 7,733 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing against starter motor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire rubbing against steering shaft under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,181 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak minor ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

advise condition/operation of lighting switch,, recommend replace

n/s reverse light not working

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded,, recommend attention

o/s centre floor panel corroded,, plates welded inside vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2017 5,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak minor ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

advise condition/operation of lighting switch,, recommend replace

n/s reverse light not working

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded,, recommend attention

o/s centre floor panel corroded,, plates welded inside vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 5,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise condition and operation of lighting switch

minor oil leak

n/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

Fail 21 Mar 2016 5,079 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump button stuck (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise condition and operation of lighting switch

minor oil leak

n/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

Pass 20 Mar 2015 4,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

advise operation of lighting switch

advise, batteries in slightly low stsate of charge

minor oil leak

nearside front floor panel corroded,, recommned attention

offside front floor panel corroded, recommend attention

washers weak in operation,, recommend attention

Fail 16 Mar 2015 4,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise operation of lighting switch

advise, batteries in slightly low stsate of charge

advise, clutch master and slave cylinders, showing signs of deterioration

minor oil leak

nearside front floor panel corroded,, recommned attention

offside front floor panel corroded, recommend attention

washers weak in operation,, recommend attention

Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise operation and condition of lighting switch

front washers slightly weak in operation

offside and nearside front floor panels slightly corroded,, recommend check

offside centre floor panel corroded, recommend check

Pass 25 Feb 2013 4,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front floor panels corroded, recommend attention

offside centre floor corroded, recommend attention

Fail 25 Feb 2013 4,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front floor panels corroded, recommend attention

offside centre floor corroded, recommend attention

Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front floor panel corroded

nearside front inner wing panel corroded

offside front floor panel corroded

washers weak in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise condition of light switch

advise condition of washer pump

nearside front floor panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present

nearside headlamp unit slightly dis-coloured

play/wear in rear axle pinnion

suspect offside front floor corroded, sealer used

Fail 28 Sep 2010 4,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise condition of light switch

advise condition of washer pump

nearside front floor panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present

nearside headlamp unit slightly dis-coloured

offside handbrake performace lower than nearside

play/wear in rear axle pinnion

suspect offside front floor corroded, sealer used

Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess corrosion in various places under vehicle. welded from inside car under carpets

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2009 3,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess corrosion in various places under vehicle. welded from inside car under carpets

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2008 3,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hazard light switch sticky, lack of use

nearside front lower wing panel slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack, offside when under load

Fail 23 Sep 2008 3,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hazard light switch sticky, lack of use

nearside front and both rear wheels binding slightly

nearside front lower wing panel slight corrosion

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

slight play in steering rack, offside when under load

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise operation of hazard switch, lack of use

heavy amount of sealer used on offside and nearside front and centre floors limiting view

nearside front inner wing panel corrosion

nearside front lower wing panel corrosion

re-enforced brake hoses fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2007 3,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

advise operation/condition of hazard light switch, lack of use

heavy amount of sealer used on offside and nearside front and centre floors lin=miting view

nearside front inner wing panel corrosion

nearside front lower wing panel/sill corrosion

re-enforced brake hoses fitted all round

Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GCP 704N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GCP 704N, 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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GCP 704N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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