MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XYD 917N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 XYD 917N, 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.
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What year was XYD 917N registered?
XYD 917N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is XYD 917N safe to buy?
The MOT history for XYD 917N shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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