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WML 546M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,570 mi
Last recorded4,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWML 546M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 4,570 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak ()

Tape on offside rear outer sill not able to fully inspect

Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,796 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 2,762 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,561 miles

Both rear and Nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 2,240 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 2,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2010 2,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 2,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 1,332 miles

hole in offside outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 96,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,675 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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WML 546M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WML 546M, 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 WML 546M registered?

WML 546M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1974.

Is WML 546M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WML 546M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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