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UNW 706M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNW 706M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,938 miles

sills and chassis corroded

tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,796 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/sfloorfront corroded

wear in o/s n/sfront king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,778 miles

o/sfloorfront corroded

wear in o/s n/sfront king pins

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,720 miles

floor to sills rusting

lift in o/s king pin

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,626 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,626 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

screen scored all floorpans corroded all spring hangers corroded lift in o/sn/s king pins

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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UNW 706M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNW 706M, 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 UNW 706M registered?

UNW 706M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is UNW 706M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNW 706M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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