CarVerify

Free Car Check

TDM 718M

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,921 mi
Last recorded26,921 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDM 718M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,172 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,127 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,009 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 25,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TDM 718M is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDM 718M, 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 TDM 718M?

You can check the full history of TDM 718M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TDM 718M registered?

TDM 718M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 February 1974.

Is TDM 718M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDM 718M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDM 718M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TDM 718M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.