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GWL 251N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 251N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 97,827 miles

both front kingpins slight lift

Pass 6 May 2016 96,893 miles

nearside front kingpin has slight play

offside front kingpin has slight play

steering rack inner joints have some play

Fail 4 May 2016 96,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front kingpin has slight play

offside front kingpin has slight play

steering rack inner joints have some play

Pass 26 May 2015 96,611 miles

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

one bulb in offside registration plate lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2014 95,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2014 95,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 94,380 miles

Both headlamp beam pattern set to minimum height

Fail 3 May 2013 94,366 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Black registration plates with silver letters/numbers can only be fitted to a vehicle manufactured before 01/01/1973

Both headlamp beam pattern set to minimum height

Pass 3 May 2012 92,898 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,806 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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GWL 251N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWL 251N, 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 GWL 251N registered?

GWL 251N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 December 1974.

Is GWL 251N safe to buy?

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