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RWV 297N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWV 297N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 44,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 43,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,078 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 42,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,501 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 41,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,324 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 38,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,434 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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RWV 297N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RWV 297N, 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 RWV 297N registered?

RWV 297N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RWV 297N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWV 297N shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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