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XME 790N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXME 790N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has slight brake drag

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has slight brake drag

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 86,331 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,071 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,090 miles

Some movment in both rear axle shackle bushes.

The rear axle does not seem central with the body.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,695 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack

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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XME 790N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XME 790N, 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 XME 790N registered?

XME 790N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 30 September 1974.

Is XME 790N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XME 790N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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