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GOF 464N

1974 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,192 mi
Last recorded7,192 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 464N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe,bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 7,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe,bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 4,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 3,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 2,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 1,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 1,090 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 1,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

coolent leak on rear core plug

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,737 miles

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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GOF 464N is a 1974 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOF 464N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOF 464N registered?

GOF 464N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 October 1974.

Is GOF 464N safe to buy?

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