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YAB 254M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 254M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 99,916 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area. (3.6.C.3)

Main beam tell-tale not working.

Steering column moves up and down inside the tube.

Pass 19 May 2017 99,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 99,157 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not to excess.

Main beam tell tale light not working.

Fail 18 May 2016 99,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both outer sills corroded but not to excess.

Main beam tell tale light not working.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,092 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 99,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs coroded

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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YAB 254M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAB 254M, 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 YAB 254M registered?

YAB 254M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is YAB 254M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAB 254M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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