MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application slightly uneven
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear leaf springs appear to be weak
front inner anti roll brackets slight free play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak on engine
slight dampness of rear n/s brake back plate
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLY 490N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XLY 490N, 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.
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What year was XLY 490N registered?
XLY 490N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 27 August 1974.
Is XLY 490N safe to buy?
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