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UHV 749M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,758 mi
Last recorded30,758 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHV 749M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,758 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,746 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 29,746 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,343 miles

front anti-roll bar d bushes packed with electrical tape

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant leak lower radiator

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,347 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 20,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,848 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 19,849 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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UHV 749M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHV 749M, 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 UHV 749M registered?

UHV 749M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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