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TBL 5M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBL 5M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,370 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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TBL 5M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBL 5M, 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 TBL 5M?

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What year was TBL 5M registered?

TBL 5M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is TBL 5M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBL 5M shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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