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GCR 165N

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,221 mi
Last recorded80,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 165N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 80,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,020 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,864 miles

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

all metal brake pipes painted

both front tyres perished and cracking, o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

both headlights have poor beam patterns

n/s/r half shaft oil seal damp (leaking v.slightly)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 78,864 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes painted

both front tyres perished and cracking, o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

both headlights have poor beam patterns

n/s/r half shaft oil seal damp (leaking v.slightly)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,849 miles

Rear leaf springs slightly distorted. †Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2006 78,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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GCR 165N is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 GCR 165N, 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 51 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 GCR 165N registered?

GCR 165N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GCR 165N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCR 165N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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