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GWN 755N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,165 mi
Last recorded36,165 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWN 755N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 36,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,095 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 36,088 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,901 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,032 miles

N/S/R foot brake slightly low reading

slight oil leak N/S/R hub

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,564 miles

rust & corrosion various places

slight bind on o/s rear wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,561 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rust & corrosion various places

slight bind on o/s rear wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,061 miles

Oil leak

rust & corrosion vasrious places

Fail 14 Dec 2006 32,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Dec 2005 30,368 miles

corrosion to rear valance area listed in previous failure

emission from exhaust high/too rich

Fail 1 Dec 2005 30,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

not able to check rear valance but suspect severe corrosion behind bumper

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GWN 755N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWN 755N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWN 755N registered?

GWN 755N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1975.

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The MOT history for GWN 755N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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