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GWR 151N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWR 151N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,649 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 60,649 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GWR 151N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GWR 151N, 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 GWR 151N registered?

GWR 151N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1974.

Is GWR 151N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWR 151N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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