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ABW 373M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,710 mi
Last recorded28,710 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 373M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 28,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 14,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 13,925 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ABW 373M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ABW 373M, 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 ABW 373M registered?

ABW 373M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is ABW 373M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 373M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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