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BTU 980N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,033 mi
Last recorded35,033 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 980N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,013 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,808 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,678 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 31,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,622 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,739 miles

slight play in o/s/front king pin

Fail 18 Apr 2013 23,729 miles

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

slight play in o/s/front king pin

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides upper suspension bushes perished

clutch slave cylinder flexible hose perished and leaking fluid

fuel tank sender unit wires are resting across o/s/r leaf spring

o/s/f suspension has some play/lift

rear differential has oil leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

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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BTU 980N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTU 980N, 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

How do I check the history of BTU 980N?

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What year was BTU 980N registered?

BTU 980N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BTU 980N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 980N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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