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WVL 767M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,978 mi
Last recorded17,978 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVL 767M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 17,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,769 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 17,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 17,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,572 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,570 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,800 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in front king pin bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 1,548 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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WVL 767M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WVL 767M, 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 WVL 767M registered?

WVL 767M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is WVL 767M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVL 767M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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