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XLK 494N

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,935 mi
Last recorded45,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLK 494N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,935 miles

Chassis plate only secure by one rivet.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight rust around N/S/R sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,585 miles

Condition of battery/batteries or vehicle chargeing circuit suspect.

Rear tyres are of the pirelli cinturato original type spec. and appear quite aged with wear patterns to edges of treads consistent with older tyre.

Substantial surface corrosion noted to front crossmember and spring holders of front wishbones.

Wear/Deterioration noted to inner bushes of front suspension wishbones and front torsion bar link arm bushes.

Although vehicle legal as presented with 1 internal mirror, at least one external mirror would make driving far safer.

Pass 23 May 2006 42,521 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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XLK 494N is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLK 494N, 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 XLK 494N registered?

XLK 494N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is XLK 494N safe to buy?

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