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VRT 710M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,161 mi
Last recorded51,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 710M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,911 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,552 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,542 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VRT 710M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRT 710M, 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 VRT 710M registered?

VRT 710M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VRT 710M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRT 710M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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