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GFX 808N

1974 MG Mgb

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,893 mi
Last recorded8,893 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 808N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 8,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 8,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 5,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 2,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 2,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 1,183 miles

both batteries insecure

main beam flash not working

Fail 24 Jan 2011 1,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both batteries insecure

main beam flash not working

nearside headlamp aim not tested

nearside wiper blade not tested

offside wiperblade not tested

Fail 12 Jun 2009 1,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear cotton reel rubber mounts splitting

Lift/play in nearside front trunnion

Lift/play in offside front trunnion

nearside front lever arm suspension appears weak

offside front lever arm suspension appears weak

Pass 30 May 2008 101,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear dif leak

Fail 30 May 2008 101,089 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear dif leak

Pass 21 May 2007 1,008 miles

slight movement steering rack

Pass 25 May 2006 851 miles
Pass 19 May 2005

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GFX 808N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFX 808N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFX 808N registered?

GFX 808N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 October 1974.

Is GFX 808N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 808N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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