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PUP 55M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 55M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,508 miles

slight free play in both front suspension joints

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight movement in both front suspension joints

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,851 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,063 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 48,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,894 miles

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

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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PUP 55M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PUP 55M, 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 PUP 55M registered?

PUP 55M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PUP 55M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUP 55M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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