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ORH 304M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,684 mi
Last recorded60,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 304M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,684 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,663 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,808 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,294 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s door bottoms corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 57,294 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s and o/s door bottoms corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 48,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ORH 304M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ORH 304M, 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 ORH 304M registered?

ORH 304M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1974.

Is ORH 304M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORH 304M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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