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AMB 484M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,831 mi
Last recorded5,831 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 484M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 5,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 5,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 4,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 4,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 4,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 3,428 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 3,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 2,579 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 2,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 2,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 1,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 1,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 1,846 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AMB 484M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AMB 484M, 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 AMB 484M registered?

AMB 484M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is AMB 484M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 484M shows 14 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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