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REL 640M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,744 mi
Last recorded73,744 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 640M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 72,240 miles

Front brakes sticking on a little

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slow to release

Screen wash bottle has tempory repair

Some rear brake inbalance,nearside low

Fail 6 May 2014 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes sticking on a little

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some rear brake inbalance,nearside low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,673 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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REL 640M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 REL 640M, 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

How do I check the history of REL 640M?

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What year was REL 640M registered?

REL 640M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is REL 640M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 640M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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