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GGU 709N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,616 mi
Last recorded13,616 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGU 709N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,379 miles

Front both front tyres beginning to perish/crack, and tyre pressures appear low

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play and possibly slightly noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 13,246 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 13,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres beginning to perrish in tread areas

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,331 miles

front tyres beginning to perrish in tread areas

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,286 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2008 9,286 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 8,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,209 miles

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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GGU 709N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GGU 709N, 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

How do I check the history of GGU 709N?

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What year was GGU 709N registered?

GGU 709N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GGU 709N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGU 709N shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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