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2140 MG

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,218 mi
Last recorded5,218 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

Registration2140 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 5,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 4,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 3,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 2,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 1,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 315 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened retaining strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement no evidence of grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,267 miles

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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2140 MG is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 2140 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 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 2140 MG registered?

2140 MG is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is 2140 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2140 MG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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