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PAW 163M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 163M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,369 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,687 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,686 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,795 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,324 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,853 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,313 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,431 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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PAW 163M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PAW 163M, 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 PAW 163M?

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What year was PAW 163M registered?

PAW 163M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is PAW 163M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAW 163M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAW 163M have outstanding finance?

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