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XNK 472M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,805 mi
Last recorded44,805 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNK 472M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,603 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn. †brake pedal anti slip starting to wear.

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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XNK 472M is a 1974 MG B in Green 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 XNK 472M, 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 XNK 472M registered?

XNK 472M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is XNK 472M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNK 472M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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