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WTJ 259M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,265 mi
Last recorded38,265 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 259M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 38,265 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,909 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,593 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,264 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 36,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,753 miles

off side and near side rear tyres surface cracking in side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,307 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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WTJ 259M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTJ 259M, 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 WTJ 259M registered?

WTJ 259M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is WTJ 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTJ 259M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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