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AHN 877M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,114 mi
Last recorded33,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHN 877M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,810 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,455 miles

Advise to change fan belt due to poor condition

Strong advise on amount of smoke from exhaust on idle

Strong advise on corrosion forming to front chassis and rear axle

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,264 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight bind to os/f brake

Pass 23 May 2006 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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AHN 877M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHN 877M, 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 AHN 877M registered?

AHN 877M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is AHN 877M safe to buy?

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