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OBW 253M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

10,738 mi
Last recorded10,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 253M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 10,738 miles

front tyres starting to split n outside walls

Pass 25 Jul 2024 10,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 10,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 9,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,314 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2018 8,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 7,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 4,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 3,380 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,293 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 2,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 1,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,514 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 98,514 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 97,304 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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OBW 253M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc 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 OBW 253M, 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 OBW 253M registered?

OBW 253M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1974.

Is OBW 253M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 253M 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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