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REE 726M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,281 mi
Last recorded10,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 726M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 10,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 9,085 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 8,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 8,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 7,632 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,929 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,475 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 2,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 2,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 1,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,585 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis corroded at nearside outrigger jacking point

steering rack starting to wear

Fail 18 Aug 2008 1,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis corroded at nearside outrigger jacking point

steering rack starting to wear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 286 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 726M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 726M, 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 726M registered?

REE 726M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 July 1974.

Is REE 726M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REE 726M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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