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XJT 353M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,444 mi
Last recorded73,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 353M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,757 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 70,750 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 69,970 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 69,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,445 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,445 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XJT 353M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJT 353M, 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 XJT 353M registered?

XJT 353M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1974.

Is XJT 353M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJT 353M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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