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GUS 102N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

39,660 mi
Last recorded39,660 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUS 102N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front lower and upper trunnions have play (play exceeds service standards)

offside front lower and upper trunnions have play/lift (play exceeds service standards)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 39,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front lower and upper trunnions have play (play exceeds service standards)

offside front lower and upper trunnions have play/lift (play exceeds service standards)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside front top and bottom trunnions have slight play/lift

offside front top and bottom trunnions have slight play/lift

Fail 4 Oct 2017 38,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside front top and bottom trunnions have slight play/lift

offside front top and bottom trunnions have slight play/lift

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing play exceeds service standards (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front trunnions have play

Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,897 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play exceeds service standards (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside and offside front lower turnnions have slight play/lift

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing play exceeds service limits (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside front lower trunnion has slight play

nearside rear leaf spring front bush deteriorated

nearside rear leaf spring front bush has slight play

offside front lower and upper trunnions have slight play

offside rear leaf spring front bush has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear leaf spring bush (front bush) deteriorated

offside and nearside front upper and lower trunnions have slight play/lift

offside rear posistion lamp dimmer than nearside

Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,241 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear leaf spring bush (front bush) deteriorated

offside and nearside front upper and lower trunnions have slight play/lift

offside rear posistion lamp dimmer than nearside

Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,240 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre worn low

nearside front upper and lower trunnions have slight play/lift

nearside rear leaf spring front bush deteriorated

offside front upper and lower trunnions have slight play/lift

offside rear position lamp dim compared to nearside rear

passenger door stiff to open

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front suspension trunnions (upper and lower) have slight play

offide front suspension trunnion (lower) has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,191 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers smear screen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside and nearside front lower trunnions have slight play

wipers smear screen

Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

choke linkage sticky

offside rear foot brake performance lower than nearside

radiator showing signs of deteriorated

slight play and wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear foot brake performance lower than nearside

radiator showing signs of deteriorated

slight play and wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,489 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise smoke levels ok, co mixture 7.57%

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,751 miles

as previous advisories. test number 252262866241

Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

thick under seal used in various places under vehicle, limiting viewing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight binding to o/s rear brake.

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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GUS 102N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GUS 102N, 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.

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GUS 102N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1974.

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