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YAR 225M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,697 mi
Last recorded32,697 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 225M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 32,676 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 32,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle moint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear axle strap is broken

Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,287 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Small suspension bump stop missing

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 32,287 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump unions (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Small suspension bump stop missing

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 31,732 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 31,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,483 miles

Advise: oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,059 miles

fuel tank shows signs of previous leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise all lower front trunion dust covers missing on o/s/f split on n/s/f

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,852 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front suspension lower trunions slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel lines rusted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 30,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside lower inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 29,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,058 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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YAR 225M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YAR 225M, 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 YAR 225M registered?

YAR 225M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is YAR 225M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAR 225M shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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