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WYV 660M

1974 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 4860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,580 mi
Last recorded43,580 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 660M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,860cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,580 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front & rear under section has corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,928 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WYV 660M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Gold with a 4,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYV 660M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYV 660M?

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What year was WYV 660M registered?

WYV 660M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is WYV 660M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYV 660M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYV 660M have outstanding finance?

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