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GMJ 468N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMJ 468N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,465 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has a small hole

Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,767 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,981 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,741 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,614 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,614 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 75,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 75,812 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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GMJ 468N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GMJ 468N, 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 GMJ 468N registered?

GMJ 468N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 October 1974.

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