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WRT 897M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,989 mi
Last recorded9,989 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 897M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 9,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 9,683 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 9,683 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 9,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,986 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 8,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 8,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 8,781 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 7,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,067 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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WRT 897M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRT 897M, 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 WRT 897M registered?

WRT 897M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is WRT 897M safe to buy?

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