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UTN 373N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTN 373N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 89,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,981 miles

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

headlamp reflectors corroding

vairious small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2014 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

headlamp reflectors corroding

vairious small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,876 miles

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

batterys insecure

both headlamp reflectors corroding

plastic inner wing gaurds fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 8,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

batterys insecure

both headlamp reflectors corroding

plastic inner wing gaurds fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,707 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens fayding

offside front floor corroding

slight wear to both front trunions

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,598 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

both front brake discs are slightly scored

front brake pads are wearing thin

offside front outer floor is corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension trunion joints/pins

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,149 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,092 miles

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

both head lamp reflectors corroding

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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UTN 373N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UTN 373N, 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 UTN 373N registered?

UTN 373N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is UTN 373N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTN 373N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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