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VAN 868M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 868M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 61,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parkbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2006 58,864 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,853 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake lever travel high. †accelerator pedal pivot has play. †play to upper steering colulmn. †carburettor breather hose perishing. †steering rack has wear & slightly noisey. †engine oil leaks.

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking & rear diff. †low performance o/s/r handbrake.

Pass 30 Jul 2005 55,796 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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VAN 868M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAN 868M, 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 VAN 868M registered?

VAN 868M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is VAN 868M safe to buy?

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