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GOB 414N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 414N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft axle oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,636 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,331 miles

some travel in hand brake

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 76,157 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,997 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 75,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 75,832 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 75,770 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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GOB 414N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GOB 414N, 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 GOB 414N registered?

GOB 414N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GOB 414N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 414N shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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