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RWW 488M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,743 mi
Last recorded32,743 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 488M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 32,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 32,059 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Inner cill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Outer cill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,704 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underside of car lightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,484 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 25,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leak from sender unit (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,702 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 21,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,328 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,353 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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RWW 488M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RWW 488M, 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 RWW 488M registered?

RWW 488M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is RWW 488M safe to buy?

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