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WUB 420N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,175 mi
Last recorded6,175 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUB 420N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 6,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 2,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 2,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 1,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 1,172 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 802 miles

slight surface cracks in both front and rear / outer side tyre walls

Pass 19 Nov 2012 140 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 129 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished on side walls, advise replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2009 1 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 99,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 99,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 99,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 98,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in offside front king pin bush

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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WUB 420N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WUB 420N, 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 WUB 420N registered?

WUB 420N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is WUB 420N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUB 420N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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