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235 FXA

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,022 mi
Last recorded5,022 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 FXA
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 5,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 4,991 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 4,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,869 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 4,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 4,561 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 3,864 miles

Slight corrosion on drivers side under sill

Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 2,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 791 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bump stop corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 791 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bump stop corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 496 miles

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Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 27 miles

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

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,562 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,093 miles

slight lift in both front top and bottom swivels

Fail 14 Jul 2008 99,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in both front top and bottom swivels

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,211 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,211 miles

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

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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235 FXA is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 235 FXA, 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 235 FXA registered?

235 FXA is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is 235 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 235 FXA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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