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TOB 163N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 163N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,833 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 58,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,274 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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TOB 163N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TOB 163N, 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 TOB 163N?

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What year was TOB 163N registered?

TOB 163N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1974.

Is TOB 163N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOB 163N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOB 163N have outstanding finance?

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