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WYM 555M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 555M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 97,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,090 miles

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

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,139 miles

slight play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,329 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,639 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 87,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,733 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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WYM 555M 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 WYM 555M, 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 WYM 555M registered?

WYM 555M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is WYM 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYM 555M 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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