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AUY 306M

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,758 mi
Last recorded14,758 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 306M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 14,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 13,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear handbrake sticking

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 13,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,385 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Slight play in both front king pins

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 11,972 miles

Front Slight play in both front king pins

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,287 miles

offside and nearsideslight play in steering rack end ball joints

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,688 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack end ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,389 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 9,386 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,549 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT WING AND SILL SLIGHTLY RUSTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f sill/wing area rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2013 4,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f sill/wing area rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2012 4,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 4,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 2,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 595 miles

steering rack has slight movement

Pass 22 May 2008 98,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 94,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 89,267 miles

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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AUY 306M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AUY 306M, 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.

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What year was AUY 306M registered?

AUY 306M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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