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VHO 834N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,006 mi
Last recorded19,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 834N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,006 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 18,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 18,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,317 miles

rear axle bump stop plates corroded

rear axle straps perished

Fail 24 Jul 2017 17,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake sticking on (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear axle bump stop plates corroded

rear axle straps perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,952 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

both steering rack boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins rear inner wheel arches

front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 10 Jun 2016 16,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

both steering rack boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins rear inner wheel arches

front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

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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VHO 834N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHO 834N, 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

How do I check the history of VHO 834N?

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What year was VHO 834N registered?

VHO 834N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is VHO 834N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 834N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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