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GVG 356K

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,037 mi
Last recorded17,037 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 356K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,037 miles

Coolant leak from waterpump

Fuel lines corroded

Fuse box cover missing

Near side resr fog lamp lens cracked

Slight leak from steering rack

Slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 29 Sep 2014 17,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from waterpump

Fuel lines corroded

Fuse box cover missing

Near side resr fog lamp lens cracked

Offside wiper torn

Slight leak from steering rack

Slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 27 Aug 2014 17,037 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis, suspension components and subframe all showing signs of corrosion/age

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

boot lid difficult to open

chassis coated in a thick layer of underseal obscuring inspection of chassis

fuel lines corroded

fuse box cover missing

handbrake cable routed incorrectly on nearside

nearside rear fog light lense cracked

offside wiper torn

slight leak from steering rack

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 2 Jul 2013 17,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front brake discs rusty

Small faults on screen

Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,997 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,694 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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GVG 356K is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVG 356K, 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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What year was GVG 356K registered?

GVG 356K is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is GVG 356K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 356K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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