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VYM 600M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 600M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 78,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres have age cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,230 miles

Under neath of vehicle under sealed

Offside middle jacking point corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Under neath of vehicle under sealed

Offside middle jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,139 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,074 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,984 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 18 May 2012 77,898 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 77,897 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,761 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 76,157 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 75,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,503 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,503 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f rear of inner arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2005
Fail 27 Jul 2005

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VYM 600M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VYM 600M, 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 VYM 600M registered?

VYM 600M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1974.

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