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GER 160N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,930 mi
Last recorded33,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 160N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,975 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,147 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 32,131 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,491 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 31,491 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both brake pipe to and from servo to master cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,340 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 4,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GER 160N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GER 160N, 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 GER 160N registered?

GER 160N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 November 1974.

Is GER 160N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 160N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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