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PUF 465M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,057 mi
Last recorded28,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUF 465M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 26,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 23,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 23,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 22,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 22,495 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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PUF 465M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PUF 465M, 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 PUF 465M?

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What year was PUF 465M registered?

PUF 465M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PUF 465M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUF 465M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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