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WMH 270M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,780 mi
Last recorded30,780 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMH 270M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,701 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,701 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 30,656 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,633 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,563 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WMH 270M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMH 270M, 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 WMH 270M registered?

WMH 270M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is WMH 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMH 270M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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