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WGX 390M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,419 mi
Last recorded64,419 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGX 390M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,813 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack swivel joint (2.2.B.1f)

slight blow mid section of exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack swivel joint (2.2.B.1f)

slight blow mid section of exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,283 miles

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

Slight oil leak around prop-shaft oil seals

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,774 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,987 miles

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

Damp around fuel pump

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damp around fuel pump

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,416 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,398 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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WGX 390M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGX 390M, 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 WGX 390M registered?

WGX 390M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is WGX 390M safe to buy?

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