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OER 343M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,939 mi
Last recorded49,939 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOER 343M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,962 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,554 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,554 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,453 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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OER 343M is a 1974 MG B in Purple 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 OER 343M, 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 OER 343M registered?

OER 343M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is OER 343M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OER 343M 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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