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TVW 163N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,860 mi
Last recorded21,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVW 163N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 21,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,192 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight lift detected on offside front wheel

Fail 9 Sep 2016 21,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight lift detected on offside front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,132 miles

Nearside battery is insecure.

floor pan is corroded and has been covered in underseal.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 17,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside battery is insecure.

floor pan is corroded and has been covered in underseal.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,287 miles

Under side has been under sealed unable to carry out full inspection.

slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,001 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 14,996 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,290 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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TVW 163N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVW 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

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What year was TVW 163N registered?

TVW 163N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is TVW 163N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVW 163N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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