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UTC 874M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,769 mi
Last recorded13,769 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTC 874M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 13,769 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 13,769 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,633 miles

Hand brake cable fouling on exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2016 13,633 miles

Hand brake cable fouling on exhaust

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 13,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 8,390 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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UTC 874M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTC 874M, 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 UTC 874M registered?

UTC 874M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1974.

Is UTC 874M safe to buy?

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