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TUH 153N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,999 mi
Last recorded4,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUH 153N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 4,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 4,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside jacking point damaged

slight play in kingpins and bushes

Pass 9 May 2014 4,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 4,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 4,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,171 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 4,171 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 May 2011 3,974 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,207 miles

fuel pipe peryshin

Fail 30 May 2009 3,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

brake pipes,ends, ferrules slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded/perished

o/s/r tyre cracking

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 2,823 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

brake pipes,ends, ferrules slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded/perished

o/s/r tyre cracking

underbody/chassis corroded

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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TUH 153N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow 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 TUH 153N, 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 TUH 153N registered?

TUH 153N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is TUH 153N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUH 153N 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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