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ANB 241M

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,101 mi
Last recorded18,101 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANB 241M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,101 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 18,094 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust and nearside rear shock absorber

handbrake compensator arm insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2023 16,280 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust and nearside rear shock absorber

handbrake compensator arm insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,982 miles

handbrake close to legal limit

severe oil leak from underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2022 13,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake close to legal limit

rear fog light inoperative

severe oil leak from underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2021 10,844 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 9,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 8,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 3,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 2,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 898 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,219 miles

2 front wheel bearings slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,096 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger front seat missing from vehicle at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger front seat missing from vehicle at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,677 miles

body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 47,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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ANB 241M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANB 241M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANB 241M registered?

ANB 241M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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