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GSK 945

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,781 mi
Last recorded17,781 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 945
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 17,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 16,278 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slightly perished nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,900 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S Rear tyre worn on outer edge.(Water run off)

O/S Front fog light inop.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,225 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 28 Jul 2008 7,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2007 865 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 148 miles

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

STEERING IS STIFF ALL NEW

battery insecure

o/s front tyre perished walls †o/s rear tyre perished walls †rack noisy MONITOR

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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GSK 945 is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GSK 945, 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 GSK 945 registered?

GSK 945 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is GSK 945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 945 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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