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SAY 876M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAY 876M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,728 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

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

small hole in chassis at o/s/r around spring mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,072 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 67,072 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to rear floor and chassis

Pass 10 May 2006 66,364 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SAY 876M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SAY 876M, 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 SAY 876M registered?

SAY 876M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1974.

Is SAY 876M safe to buy?

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