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MHE 268M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,810 mi
Last recorded32,810 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 268M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,292 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,739 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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MHE 268M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHE 268M, 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 MHE 268M?

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What year was MHE 268M registered?

MHE 268M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is MHE 268M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHE 268M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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