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XYD 917N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 917N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 78,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,630 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,984 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,694 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,410 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,156 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,404 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XYD 917N?

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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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