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WGT 464M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 464M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 90,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parts of underbody corroded but not excessive

Rear axle straps broken

Fail 17 May 2016 90,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut not through to cords

Parts of underbody corroded but not excessive

Rear axle straps broken

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,115 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 90,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 90,015 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2014 90,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,627 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 88,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,347 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,045 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 79,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 77,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 77,659 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

chassis corroded under wax oil and paint

hand brake cable very stiff

Fail 13 Sep 2005 77,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis outriggers badly corroded on offside and nearside

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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WGT 464M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WGT 464M, 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 WGT 464M registered?

WGT 464M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1974.

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