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WHJ 522M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,892 mi
Last recorded13,892 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 522M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,014 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2005 11,358 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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WHJ 522M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHJ 522M, 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 WHJ 522M registered?

WHJ 522M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is WHJ 522M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 522M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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