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THO 555M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,717 mi
Last recorded31,717 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 555M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 31,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,175 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,033 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,741 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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THO 555M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 THO 555M, 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 THO 555M registered?

THO 555M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1974.

Is THO 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for THO 555M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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