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WHM 657M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,057 mi
Last recorded55,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHM 657M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,376 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 53,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 50,735 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 48,481 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 47,977 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,977 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 47,218 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,237 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

noise in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

handbrake travel long

noise in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,707 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,026 miles

Coil wire rubbing on steering shaft.

Nearside handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,572 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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WHM 657M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WHM 657M, 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 WHM 657M registered?

WHM 657M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1974.

Is WHM 657M safe to buy?

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