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WYU 340M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,775 mi
Last recorded70,775 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYU 340M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 70,765 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front suspension rebound rubber missing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension bump stop rubber unbonding

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm rebound rubbers missing

Nearside engine mounting bottom bolt loose

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop unbonding

Offside Front Upper suspension front rebound rubber missing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,689 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower suspension bump stop rubber unbonding

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm rebound rubbers missing

Nearside engine mounting bottom bolt loose

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop unbonding

Offside Front Upper suspension front rebound rubber missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,365 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,364 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 66,358 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alot of play in rack main shaft knocking badly?

both rear suspension straps rubber cracking and offside bottom pin nut only half on ?

engine mounting nearside one of three pins loose

exhaust back box blowing abit and tail pipe rubber mounting one split and exhaust catching shocker lower pin?

front rubber bump stops at bottom spliting away nearside front top rubber bump stop missing

nearside front shocker drain pin leaking abit of oil

offside rear brake sticking abit

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,585 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,467 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat belt difficult to retract

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,937 miles

slight play in offside lower trunnion

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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WYU 340M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WYU 340M, 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 WYU 340M registered?

WYU 340M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is WYU 340M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYU 340M shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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