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GUW 714N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,486 mi
Last recorded37,486 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 714N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 37,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 37,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,517 miles

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

both rear wheel cy linder clips need changing over

n/s washer jet needs adjusting

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,335 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 36,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GUW 714N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GUW 714N, 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

How do I check the history of GUW 714N?

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What year was GUW 714N registered?

GUW 714N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 December 1974.

Is GUW 714N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 714N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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