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XYA 814M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,493 mi
Last recorded33,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 814M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 24,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,734 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,685 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2015 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

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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XYA 814M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYA 814M, 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 XYA 814M?

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What year was XYA 814M registered?

XYA 814M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is XYA 814M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYA 814M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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