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GVW 765N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 765N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished / cracked in treads/side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs rusty (vehicle been stood up )

vehicle under body surface rusty (front floors / sills )

Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,902 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil cooler housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished / cracked in treads/side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs rusty (vehicle been stood up )

vehicle under body surface rusty (front floors / sills )

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,898 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracked / perished in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,898 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracked / perished in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,894 miles

Offside Front Upper inner wing rusty

Offside Front track rod end clip rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

axle / gearbox oil leaks

oil cooler pipe clips rusty

only one cooling fan rusty

slight bind to both front brakes

vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2020 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

axle / gearbox oil leaks

oil cooler pipe clips rusty

only one cooling fan rusty

slight bind to both front brakes

vehicle underbody rusty

Offside Front Upper inner wing rusty

Offside Front track rod end clip rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,889 miles

Offside Front Upper inner wing rusty

Offside Front track rod end clip rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

hose clips on oil cooler rusty

only one cooling fan working

slight engine/gearbox /axle oil leaks

vehicle underbody surface rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper inner wing rusty

Offside Front track rod end clip rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

cooler pipes rusty

only one cooling fan rusty

slight engine/gearbox /axle oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,830 miles

Oil leak engine /gearbox / axle ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,825 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator hose perished

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator hose perished

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bottom radiator hose perished

n/s/f floor surface rusty

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bottom radiator hose perished

n/s/f floor surface rusty

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,809 miles

Oil leak

front trunnion seals perished

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 12 Mar 2015 74,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front trunnion seals perished

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

alternator/waterpump bearings noisy

both front sill riggers surface rusty

both front springs rusty

both front suspension arms surface rusty

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,767 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance 34%

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,425 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

Fuel hose to fuel filter very perished

Fuel hoses to and from fuel pump very perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,893 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 73,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,867 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 72,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GVW 765N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GVW 765N, 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 GVW 765N registered?

GVW 765N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1974.

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