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THU 534M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

733 mi
Last recorded733 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHU 534M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle corroded under side but not efecting steering or brakes etc

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,363 miles

offside front floor corroed ( but not within prescribed area ) ie not a fail

Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

offside front floor corroed ( but not within prescribed area ) ie not a fail

Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,401 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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THU 534M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc 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 THU 534M, 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 THU 534M registered?

THU 534M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 27 June 1974.

Is THU 534M safe to buy?

The MOT history for THU 534M 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.

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