MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 )
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 )
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
Oil leak engine /gearbox / axle ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
surface corrosion underneath
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
radiator hose perished
surface corrosion underneath
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
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
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
Oil leak
front trunnion seals perished
slight lift in front king pins
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
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
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%
Wipers slightly smeary
Fuel hose to fuel filter very perished
Fuel hoses to and from fuel pump very perished
Oil leak
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)
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
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
front brakes binding slightly
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)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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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GVW 765N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1974.
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