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TON 233N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,746 mi
Last recorded16,746 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 233N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,746 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,710 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,212 miles

Handbrake cable touching exhaust slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 15,292 miles

play in n/s king pin

Fail 20 Feb 2017 15,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in n/s king pin

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 8,589 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 7,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,548 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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TON 233N is a 1974 MG B in Green 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 TON 233N, 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 TON 233N registered?

TON 233N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1974.

Is TON 233N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TON 233N 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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