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GES 312N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGES 312N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 82,442 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear cross member inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,877 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

both wiper slightly split.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

both wiper slightly split.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 80,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and Nearside mirrors are insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,185 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Both rear leaf springs slighty splaying.

Corrosion forming on floor pan and this has been heavely under silled.

Corrosion on rear valance under rear bumper.

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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GES 312N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GES 312N, 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 GES 312N registered?

GES 312N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is GES 312N safe to buy?

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