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XLY 490N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,452 mi
Last recorded81,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLY 490N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,944 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 Jun 2012 79,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,692 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2010 78,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,569 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,610 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,978 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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