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PAT 820M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,624 mi
Last recorded54,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 820M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 51,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 51,810 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 May 2016 50,818 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2015 50,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,650 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 23 May 2013 48,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 48,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,530 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 47,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 46,507 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,350 miles

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Fail 18 May 2007 45,332 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 8 May 2006 44,639 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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PAT 820M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PAT 820M, 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 PAT 820M?

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What year was PAT 820M registered?

PAT 820M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PAT 820M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 820M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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