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REE 253M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,516 mi
Last recorded5,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 253M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 5,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 5,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 5,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 5,052 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

All under floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 5,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 4,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 4,857 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 4,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal

Oil leak differential

Oil leak gearbox

all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack in tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2017 3,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

both rear hub seals leaking

Fail 2 May 2017 3,974 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2016 3,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 3,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 3,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 3,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 3,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 2,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 1,846 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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REE 253M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 REE 253M, 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 REE 253M registered?

REE 253M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is REE 253M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REE 253M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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