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OUX 831M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 831M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,992 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer seem (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,297 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both battery's (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer seem (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,583 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust centre bracket

slight movement on n/s top & bottom steering trunion

Pass 10 May 2010 88,811 miles

n/s rear outer sill badly holed and corroded out with suspension muntings

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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OUX 831M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUX 831M, 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 OUX 831M registered?

OUX 831M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is OUX 831M safe to buy?

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