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5275 MG

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,956 mi
Last recorded1,956 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5275 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 1,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 1,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 99,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 98,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 93,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 93,931 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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5275 MG is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 5275 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 5275 MG registered?

5275 MG is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is 5275 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5275 MG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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