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GNX 296N

1974 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,125 mi
Last recorded67,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNX 296N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,021 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Wheel insecure both (4.2.A.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,302 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,299 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Lower underbody slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,294 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion in off side outer sill.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,930 miles

slight corrosion in gearbox member.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox cross member slightly corroded

offside front suspention bump stop missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspention bump stop part missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust insecure at manifold

offside front suspention bump stop part missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,074 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,979 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,973 miles

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

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,078 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 44,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in both front floor runners but not affecting vehicle structure

oil leak on oil cooler

Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,693 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front disc brake back plate slightly correded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 33,849 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GNX 296N is a 1974 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNX 296N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNX 296N registered?

GNX 296N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 December 1974.

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