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GDM 408N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,355 mi
Last recorded51,355 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 408N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,338 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,293 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted offside front locking device (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,618 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,616 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,997 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,997 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,815 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 48,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,574 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,315 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,315 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 48,061 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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GDM 408N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDM 408N, 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 GDM 408N registered?

GDM 408N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 24 January 1975.

Is GDM 408N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDM 408N shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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