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XMY 243N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMY 243N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,302 miles

slight lift in o/s n/s front king pins

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,298 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in o/s n/s front king pins

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 88,019 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 87,971 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight lift in both king pins

Pass 4 May 2011 87,816 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,812 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,456 miles

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

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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XMY 243N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XMY 243N, 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 XMY 243N registered?

XMY 243N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 26 September 1974.

Is XMY 243N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMY 243N shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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