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GLT 226N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,097 mi
Last recorded46,097 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLT 226N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,513 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Neardise front tyre cracking

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

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft UJ has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GLT 226N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GLT 226N, 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 GLT 226N?

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What year was GLT 226N registered?

GLT 226N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GLT 226N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLT 226N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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