MOT Status
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63,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front brake mounting shims excessively corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Slight play in lower trunnion
Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of outer sil. Unable to check outer sil due to fitted sil covers
Oil leak
Rear Both rear springs corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Front brake mounting shims excessively corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Slight play in lower trunnion
Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of outer sil. Unable to check outer sil due to fitted sil covers
Oil leak
Rear Both rear springs corroded
slight bind offside front brake
slight play nearside front lower trunion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/f shockabsorber leaking
strong advise play in n/s/f king-pin
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight dampness at fuel pump unions
How Reliable is the MG B?
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GWL 259N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GWL 259N, 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 259N registered?
GWL 259N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 December 1974.
Is GWL 259N safe to buy?
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