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RAM 448M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,800 mi
Last recorded7,800 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 448M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 7,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 7,787 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle suspected contamination of brake shoes on nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 7,209 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 6,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 5,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 498 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 2,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,089 miles

rear spring saddles need attention soon

Pass 18 May 2006 1,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 1,301 miles

23% front brake imbalance

nearside rear brake less efficient than offside

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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RAM 448M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RAM 448M, 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 RAM 448M registered?

RAM 448M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RAM 448M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 448M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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