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GEL 513N

1974 MG B

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,293 mi
Last recorded18,293 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 513N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 18,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bobbins perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 15,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 15,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,139 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill and offside front inner sill.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 10,567 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 10,567 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,269 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 6,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 105,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,376 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 5,376 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,330 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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GEL 513N is a 1974 MG B in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GEL 513N, 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 GEL 513N registered?

GEL 513N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GEL 513N safe to buy?

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