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WMC 326M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMC 326M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,110 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,792 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 44,569 miles

some movement in nearside kingpin.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,417 miles

some lift in both front kingpins.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

some lift in nearside kingpin.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,879 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,722 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspansion rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,327 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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WMC 326M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WMC 326M, 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 WMC 326M registered?

WMC 326M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1974.

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