MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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.
Oil leak
slight corrosion in off side outer sill.
slight corrosion in gearbox member.
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front suspention bump stop part missing
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
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)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GNX 296N safe to buy?
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