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UPJ 707M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 707M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,003 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension steering pin has slight play.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 46,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,577 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 41,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,672 miles

Nearside Rear Slight knock from suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,017 miles

Nocking from N/S/R shocker

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,371 miles

Nearside Rear knocking noise from shocker

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,688 miles

Corrosion to underside of body, o/s nr front inner sill. unknow welding repair at rear spring mounts.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear springs bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,791 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 27,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering column top joint

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,483 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,750 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 11,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,702 miles

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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UPJ 707M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UPJ 707M, 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 UPJ 707M registered?

UPJ 707M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1974.

Is UPJ 707M safe to buy?

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