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WYR 524N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,155 mi
Last recorded15,155 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYR 524N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 15,155 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 12,623 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 10,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 8,381 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 8,381 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 8,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 8,190 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,793 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 7,793 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 7,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 7,187 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel , hole end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel hole end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 6,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 5,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 3,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,328 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 May 2012 1,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 673 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 373 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 106 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 99,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 99,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion steering components

surface corrosion suspension components

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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WYR 524N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYR 524N, 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 WYR 524N registered?

WYR 524N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1974.

Is WYR 524N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYR 524N shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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