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GKR 431N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 431N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring starting to delaminate

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf sping starting to delaminate

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring starting to delaminate

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf sping starting to delaminate

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 58,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 57,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 54,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,960 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,748 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,648 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise rear foot brakes not balance

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,753 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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GKR 431N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKR 431N, 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 GKR 431N registered?

GKR 431N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 December 1974.

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