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VYH 761M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,138 mi
Last recorded48,138 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYH 761M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,138 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,049 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 47,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 47,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 47,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 46,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,471 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 4,471 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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VYH 761M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYH 761M, 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 VYH 761M registered?

VYH 761M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VYH 761M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYH 761M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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