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TAY 769N

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 769N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,408 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,955 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TAY 769N is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAY 769N, 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

How do I check the history of TAY 769N?

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What year was TAY 769N registered?

TAY 769N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1974.

Is TAY 769N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAY 769N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAY 769N have outstanding finance?

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