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WJY 861M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJY 861M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 66,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,243 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all tyre walls poor

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 13 May 2011 66,237 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all tyre walls poor

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,085 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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WJY 861M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJY 861M, 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 WJY 861M registered?

WJY 861M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1974.

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