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BNE 101N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 101N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 45,687 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 45,414 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

v belt lose

Pass 6 May 2022 45,251 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 45,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,850 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,843 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

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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BNE 101N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNE 101N, 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 BNE 101N registered?

BNE 101N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BNE 101N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNE 101N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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