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BNA 936M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNA 936M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,458 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 58,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,227 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,669 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,662 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre is flat.

Fail 8 May 2012 50,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 45,740 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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BNA 936M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BNA 936M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNA 936M registered?

BNA 936M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is BNA 936M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNA 936M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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