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GUM 956N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,687 mi
Last recorded38,687 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUM 956N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,772 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 37,772 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,820 miles

gearbox leak

rear brake imbalance

rear diff leak

Pass 4 May 2011 29,878 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,963 miles

slight corrossion to rear chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,747 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,742 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,774 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Play in both front kingpins

Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Play in both front kingpins

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,498 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,548 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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GUM 956N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUM 956N, 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 GUM 956N registered?

GUM 956N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GUM 956N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUM 956N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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