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OES 622M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,412 mi
Last recorded46,412 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOES 622M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,058 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear axle strap worn

offside rear axle strap broke

Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear axle strap worn

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear axle strap broken

offside rear light lens broken and loose

Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear axle strap broken

offside rear light lens broken and loose

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,675 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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OES 622M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OES 622M, 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 OES 622M registered?

OES 622M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is OES 622M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OES 622M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OES 622M have outstanding finance?

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