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WYL 916M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYL 916M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 623 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 65,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 62,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 62,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,610 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 62,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,849 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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WYL 916M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYL 916M, 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

How do I check the history of WYL 916M?

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What year was WYL 916M registered?

WYL 916M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is WYL 916M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYL 916M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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