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WYM 7M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,508 mi
Last recorded61,508 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 7M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,508 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,504 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 61,294 miles

Rear brake pipe moderately corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 61,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pipe moderately corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 60,483 miles

CORROSION TO N/S INNER FRONT SILL (HOLED)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO N/S INNER FRONT SILL (HOLED)

FAN-BELT LOOSE

SUSPECR N/S FRONT WHEEL BRG NOISE

SUSPENSION RIDE HIGHTS OUT >>> FRONT LOW, REAR HIGH

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,820 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,812 miles

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

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

Nearsided rear axle seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,807 miles

N/S/R backplate has a light misting of oil

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,807 miles

N/S/R backplate has a light misting of oil

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,516 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 7M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYM 7M, 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 WYM 7M registered?

WYM 7M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1974.

Is WYM 7M safe to buy?

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