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UTB 643M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

15,980 mi
Last recorded15,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTB 643M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 15,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front cross member damaged condition

Pass 15 Jul 2025 15,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

park brake lever has 'long' travel

Pass 16 Jul 2024 14,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2023 14,250 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,195 miles

Nearside Rear axal travel strap perished/split

Offside Rear axal travel strap perished/split

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 13,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 12,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 12,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 12,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,890 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear axle check straps perrished

Fail 25 Jul 2017 11,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear axle check straps perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,605 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 10,603 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,061 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 10,059 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,846 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,859 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 6,302 miles

Both rear shockers damp

Fail 27 Oct 2011 6,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shockers damp

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,327 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 54,888 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine and transmission oil leaks

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre has edge wear

rear brakes slight uneven readings during rbt test

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,888 miles

engine and transmission oil leaks

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre has edge wear

rear brakes slight uneven readings during rbt test

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,395 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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UTB 643M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UTB 643M, 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.

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What year was UTB 643M registered?

UTB 643M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1974.

Is UTB 643M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTB 643M shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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