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YCB 726M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,214 mi
Last recorded58,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 726M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 58,214 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,909 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack stiff

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension bushes perished.

near side front and off side rear braided brake hoses are slightly crushed.

off side rear lamp dimmer than other side.

very slight binding to off side front brake.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,271 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension bushes perished.

near side front and off side rear braided brake hoses are slightly crushed.

off side rear lamp dimmer than other side.

very slight binding to off side front brake.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,189 miles

front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

nearside front & rear brake Braided hose have been squashed

Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

nearside front & rear brake Braided hose have been squashed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,579 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,019 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,111 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2006 32,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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YCB 726M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCB 726M, 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 YCB 726M registered?

YCB 726M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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