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BLG 555M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 555M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 83,744 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 83,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 82,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 82,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 80,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,921 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect carb settings to rich

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,341 miles

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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BLG 555M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BLG 555M, 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 BLG 555M registered?

BLG 555M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1974.

Is BLG 555M safe to buy?

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