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UJB 840N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,445 mi
Last recorded48,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJB 840N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 48,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,887 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 43,887 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 42,316 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 42,316 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside seatbelt buckle slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,394 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached top bolt nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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UJB 840N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UJB 840N, 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 UJB 840N registered?

UJB 840N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is UJB 840N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJB 840N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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