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GWX 115N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 115N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,113 miles

advised king pins slight play

advised slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2025 65,113 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advised king pins slight play

advised slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,605 miles

advise slight oil leak

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight paly front both kingpins

Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,601 miles

advised slight oil leak

advised slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,033 miles

advised slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 62,917 miles

slight oil leak

advised sligh lift osf kingpin

Fail 24 May 2021 62,917 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak

advised sligh lift osf kingpin

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,916 miles

advised air filter missing

advised bottom of wings corroded

advised brake pipes slight corrosion

advised breather pipes perished

advised discs corroded

advised gen c orrosion

advised rad hoes perished

advised shock bushes perished

advsied front suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,916 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advised air filter missing

advised bottom of wings corroded

advised brake pipes slight corrosion

advised breather pipes perished

advised discs corroded

advised gen c orrosion

advised rad hoes perished

advised shock bushes perished

advsied front suspension bushes perished

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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GWX 115N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GWX 115N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWX 115N registered?

GWX 115N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1974.

Is GWX 115N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWX 115N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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