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PRH 899M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,969 mi
Last recorded30,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 899M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 30,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 29,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,304 miles

Central Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,304 miles

Central Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,413 miles

n/s front shockabsorber leaking but telerscopic shockabsorbers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front shockabsorber leaking but telerscopic shockabsorbers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,719 miles

o/s front shocker leakingoil but gas shockers fitted o/s and n/s

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,780 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,780 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,712 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,922 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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PRH 899M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PRH 899M, 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 PRH 899M registered?

PRH 899M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 29 May 1974.

Is PRH 899M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRH 899M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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