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PSF 868M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 868M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,584 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 28,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 28,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,128 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 28,128 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,407 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 27,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,967 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,724 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 25,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,150 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 17,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,982 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 15,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,039 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 13,036 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr axle safety strap broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,694 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

slight sideways movement in nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 22 May 2008 6,226 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 6,220 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 2,618 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 2,609 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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PSF 868M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSF 868M, 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 PSF 868M registered?

PSF 868M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is PSF 868M safe to buy?

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