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1874 MG

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,456 mi
Last recorded47,456 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1874 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,288 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2014 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,930 miles

All indicators working close to lower flash rate.

Both battery boxes slightly corroded at base.

Front propshaft bearing cup turning in yoke.

Steering wheel covering very badly worn.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,781 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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1874 MG is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 1874 MG, 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 56 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 1874 MG registered?

1874 MG is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is 1874 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1874 MG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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