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GWW 777N

1974 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,415 mi
Last recorded54,415 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 777N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 54,415 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Fail 16 May 2017 54,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2016 54,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,869 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,792 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 42,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,274 miles

Offside battery carrier corroded.

Fail 4 May 2010 38,140 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside battery carrier corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn close to minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,505 miles

Drivers seat runners corroding allowing movement in seat securing mechanisms.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seat runners corroding allowing movement in seat securing mechanisms.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 22,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,822 miles

front suspension close to limit of bumpstop clearence.

offside and nearside front coil springs very weak.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 19,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GWW 777N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWW 777N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GWW 777N registered?

GWW 777N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GWW 777N safe to buy?

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