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GVE 874N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVE 874N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,708 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,708 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,456 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 9,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 9,378 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nsf bottom swivel slight play

os n ns rack has slight play

steering swivel slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,153 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 5,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,323 miles

Wear in steering rack o/s ti-rod inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 96,595 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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GVE 874N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 GVE 874N, 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 51 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 GVE 874N registered?

GVE 874N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 11 January 1975.

Is GVE 874N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVE 874N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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