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NRA 414M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,421 mi
Last recorded28,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 414M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

customer advised clutch cyl leaking

customer advised front bumpstop rubbers missing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,708 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,152 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,110 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 20,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 19,032 miles

Propshaft component defective

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,819 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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NRA 414M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NRA 414M, 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 NRA 414M registered?

NRA 414M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is NRA 414M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 414M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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