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BLG 961M

1974 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,488 mi
Last recorded27,488 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 961M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 27,488 miles

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in lower bush

Nearside Front Lower wing edge detatched

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight hole in inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play in lower bush

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play in universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,848 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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BLG 961M is a 1974 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BLG 961M, 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 961M registered?

BLG 961M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1974.

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