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TOB 25N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 25N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,211 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 65,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 64,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 64,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,255 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor has a small hole caused by corrosion

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,465 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front king pins

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,899 miles

Excessive corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Hazard flash rate of 120

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer pinholed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 622,298 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 622,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,821 miles

ignition light on

nearside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement

offside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement

slight knock in steering system

starting problem ie battery

throttle slighty sticking

Fail 3 May 2011 61,821 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ignition light on

nearside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement

offside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement

slight knock in steering system

starting problem ie battery

throttle slighty sticking

Pass 21 May 2010 61,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,054 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 25N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TOB 25N, 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 TOB 25N registered?

TOB 25N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is TOB 25N safe to buy?

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