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VOT 582N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,180 mi
Last recorded8,180 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOT 582N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 8,180 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 7,972 miles

Offside Front slight binding

Pass 9 May 2024 7,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 7,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn universal joint slight wear or play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 7,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn at u/j joint (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

steering wheel slightly loose but not excessive

Pass 6 May 2021 6,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 6,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 6,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 5,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 4,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 4,260 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 3,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 1,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 1,237 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,535 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,740 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,740 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,063 miles

Crack in nearside windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,063 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Centre exhaust mounting starting to split.

Crack in nearside windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket loose.

Wiper Blade (Both) rubbers split.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Crack in nearside of windscreen outside of swept area.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper Blade Rubbers Split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 96,762 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to windscreen on the n/s out side of the swept aera

Outer sills have covers thus no allowing a full inspection

Pass 30 May 2007 95,670 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tyres are deteriorating

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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VOT 582N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VOT 582N, 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 VOT 582N registered?

VOT 582N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1974.

Is VOT 582N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOT 582N shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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