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WYV 293M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,183 mi
Last recorded15,183 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 293M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 15,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,175 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight king pin lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight king pin lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 15,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 15,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,015 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,995 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 14,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,928 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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WYV 293M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYV 293M, 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 WYV 293M registered?

WYV 293M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is WYV 293M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYV 293M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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