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PYS 250M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYS 250M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak but not excessive, engine/transmission

underside floor/chasis/suspension components all coated in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,045 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play at steering rack

Underside floor/chassis/suspension components all coated in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,773 miles

Chassis/underside floor and suspended covered in under seal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle chassis/suspension covered in underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,111 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,296 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,479 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,489 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,535 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 62,852 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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PYS 250M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PYS 250M, 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 PYS 250M registered?

PYS 250M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PYS 250M safe to buy?

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