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GDH 721N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 721N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 2,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 1,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 1,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GDH 721N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDH 721N, 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

How do I check the history of GDH 721N?

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What year was GDH 721N registered?

GDH 721N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GDH 721N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDH 721N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDH 721N have outstanding finance?

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