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OVE 763M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,581 mi
Last recorded17,581 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVE 763M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 17,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,882 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 13,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 11,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 8,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 7,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,994 miles

NSR light lens faded.

Rear check straps in poor condition/perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,493 miles

NSR light unit starting to fade.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 3,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,298 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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OVE 763M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OVE 763M, 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.

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What year was OVE 763M registered?

OVE 763M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is OVE 763M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVE 763M shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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