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GWE 482N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWE 482N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 85,745 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,665 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2011 85,663 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight exhaust blows from centre pipe joints

underside heavily undersilled

Pass 15 Aug 2010 85,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 15 Aug 2009 85,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 85,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 84,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 34,272 miles

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GWE 482N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWE 482N, 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

How do I check the history of GWE 482N?

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What year was GWE 482N registered?

GWE 482N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is GWE 482N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWE 482N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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