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OKW 850M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,596 mi
Last recorded10,596 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKW 850M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 10,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 8,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 6,969 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 4,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 4,090 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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OKW 850M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OKW 850M, 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 OKW 850M?

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What year was OKW 850M registered?

OKW 850M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is OKW 850M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKW 850M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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