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GEY 66N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,316 mi
Last recorded3,316 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEY 66N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 3,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 3,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 3,190 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking into master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 3,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 3,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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GEY 66N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GEY 66N, 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 GEY 66N registered?

GEY 66N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GEY 66N safe to buy?

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