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ANE 483M

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANE 483M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 44,478 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met & parking brake lever has travel

Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,993 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak from sump plug.

Central Slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe tight fit against underside of washer bottle bracket. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight lifting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 43,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer dented and slight blow from welded joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Slight oil leak from sump plug.

Central Slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe tight fit against underside of washer bottle bracket. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight lifting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,701 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,969 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2013 96,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 90,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 May 2007 67,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 67,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 62,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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ANE 483M is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ANE 483M, 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.

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What year was ANE 483M registered?

ANE 483M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is ANE 483M safe to buy?

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