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ROE 771M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 771M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,415 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,012 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 32,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,162 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres perrished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front tyres perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,852 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,852 miles

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

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

Both front tyres perrished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,492 miles

Both front tyres perrished.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,077 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,610 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 28,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ROE 771M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROE 771M, 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 ROE 771M registered?

ROE 771M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is ROE 771M safe to buy?

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