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XPD 343N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,534 mi
Last recorded24,534 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPD 343N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 24,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,219 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,557 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight lift in n/s/f top and bottom swivels

Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

diff seals leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,779 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

diff seals leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 2,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 99,435 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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XPD 343N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XPD 343N, 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

How do I check the history of XPD 343N?

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What year was XPD 343N registered?

XPD 343N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPD 343N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPD 343N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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