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ROP 12M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 12M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 93,369 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle half shaft end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 92,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle halve shaft end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 92,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 91,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 91,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,774 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,333 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,688 miles

Direction indicators flash slowly but more than 60 times per minute

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,172 miles

Direction indicators flash slowly but more than 60 times per minute

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,510 miles

Indicators flashing slowly but more than 60 time per minute

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,458 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Indicators flashing slowly but more than 60 time per minute

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,612 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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ROP 12M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ROP 12M, 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 ROP 12M registered?

ROP 12M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is ROP 12M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 12M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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