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GCS 974N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCS 974N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 73,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion has several areas of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front steering arm has play in ball joint

Pass 4 May 2015 73,767 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 73,765 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,624 miles

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

slight blift at offside front stub

Fail 19 Jul 2012 73,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight blift at offside front stub

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,491 miles

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

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

slight lift at offside front stub pin

Fail 14 Jun 2011 73,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

slight lift at offside front stub pin

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2007 72,841 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,664 miles

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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GCS 974N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GCS 974N, 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 GCS 974N registered?

GCS 974N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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