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GGB 727N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGB 727N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,611 miles

both inner & outer sills corroded

both rear spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

nearside front steering arm slight play

vehicle floor corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner & outer sills corroded

both rear spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

nearside front steering arm slight play

vehicle floor corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.3.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner & outer sills corroded

both rear spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

nearside front steering rack end slight play

vehicle floor corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting broken

clutch cylinder leaking

corrosion on floor pans

front springs corroded

offside rear arch cover small hole

slight corrosion to sills

slight gearbox oil leak

sweat of oil at steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting broken

clutch cylinder leaking

corrosion on floor pans

front springs corroded

offside front floor corroded but not within 30cm of any point

offside rear arch cover small hole

slight corrosion to sills

slight gearbox oil leak

sweat of oil at steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2005 75,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2005 75,467 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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GGB 727N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 GGB 727N, 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 GGB 727N registered?

GGB 727N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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