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WMK 852M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,925 mi
Last recorded33,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMK 852M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,276 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 33,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,027 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 27,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,035 miles

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

leaking fluid from O/S/R hub

Fail 27 May 2010 26,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

leaking fluid from O/S/R hub

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,971 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f kingpin some wear

Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f kingpin some wear

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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WMK 852M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMK 852M, 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 WMK 852M registered?

WMK 852M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is WMK 852M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMK 852M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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