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UKX 269N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,927 mi
Last recorded1,927 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 269N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 1,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2023 1,927 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

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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UKX 269N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKX 269N, 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 UKX 269N registered?

UKX 269N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UKX 269N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKX 269N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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