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VYB 300M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,804 mi
Last recorded13,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 300M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 13,804 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 13,804 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 13,621 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fan belt loose

Oil leak

Radiator bottom hose badly perished

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Starter motor spinning

Pass 30 May 2009 13,256 miles

Hazard warning switch loose.

N/S Rear Spring, rear shakle lower bushes worn.

Slight play in N/S King pin

Fail 28 May 2009 13,256 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch loose.

N/S Rear Spring, rear shakle lower bushes worn.

Slight play in N/S King pin

Pass 29 May 2008 13,022 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom suspension joint

Pass 30 May 2007 12,261 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 12,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

near side rear back spring eye bush perishing.near side front king pin slight lift.

Pass 7 Jun 2005 10,654 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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VYB 300M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYB 300M, 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 VYB 300M registered?

VYB 300M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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