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GSW 52N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,473 mi
Last recorded81,473 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSW 52N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle diff slightly wet with oil

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,473 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 81,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GSW 52N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GSW 52N, 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 GSW 52N registered?

GSW 52N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 December 1974.

Is GSW 52N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSW 52N shows 6 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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