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GWN 513N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,650 mi
Last recorded36,650 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWN 513N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,650 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bushs worn

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/r foot and handbrake reading low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,767 miles

both rear shock absorber bushs worn

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel bind

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel bind

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,431 miles

n/s outer sill starting to split

n/s/r wheel bind

o/s/f wheel bind

residue on n/s/r shocker

rubber suspension bushes perished

vehicle has oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s outer sill starting to split

n/s/r wheel bind

o/s/f wheel bind

residue on n/s/r shocker

rubber suspension bushes perished

vehicle has oil leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,987 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 31,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,387 miles

n/s/r outter sill corroded

play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2005 27,902 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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GWN 513N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 GWN 513N, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GWN 513N registered?

GWN 513N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is GWN 513N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWN 513N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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