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TWC 188N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,058 mi
Last recorded52,058 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWC 188N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 47,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,554 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 44,554 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,123 miles

leaf spring front bushes perrished

off side head light condensated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,866 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,707 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,319 miles

both rear spring eye front bushes perishing.

brake pedal rubber wearing.

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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TWC 188N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TWC 188N, 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 TWC 188N registered?

TWC 188N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is TWC 188N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWC 188N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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