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XPA 830N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,177 mi
Last recorded52,177 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 830N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 52,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty? (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil/fluid leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,361 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 46,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 45,776 miles

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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XPA 830N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPA 830N, 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 XPA 830N registered?

XPA 830N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is XPA 830N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPA 830N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPA 830N have outstanding finance?

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