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GUU 904N

1974 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,826 mi
Last recorded40,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUU 904N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,420 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,025 miles

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

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

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 40,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body corrosion

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

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

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,842 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,993 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,904 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,904 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 37,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,725 miles

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

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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GUU 904N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GUU 904N, 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 GUU 904N registered?

GUU 904N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 November 1974.

Is GUU 904N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUU 904N shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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