MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion has several areas of corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front steering arm has play in ball joint
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight blift at offside front stub
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was GCS 974N registered?
GCS 974N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.
Is GCS 974N safe to buy?
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