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334 BOB

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,105 mi
Last recorded13,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration334 BOB
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 13,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 13,083 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 13,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 13,029 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,926 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 12,918 miles

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

Service 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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334 BOB is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 334 BOB, 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

How do I check the history of 334 BOB?

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What year was 334 BOB registered?

334 BOB is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is 334 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 334 BOB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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