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TGJ 449M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,628 mi
Last recorded29,628 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGJ 449M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 29,628 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 29,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 29,486 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 29,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,344 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 29,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,693 miles

advise investigation into n/s/r brake drum movement....

emmisions test visual ok,,,,

front number plate cracked....

play in n/s/f wheel bearing , no play in o/s/f....

wipers smear....

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,439 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,439 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake drum movement independent of wheel , advise investigation....

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing..

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,135 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted...

oil leaks..

Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,975 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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TGJ 449M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TGJ 449M, 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.

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What year was TGJ 449M registered?

TGJ 449M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is TGJ 449M safe to buy?

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