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YHN 158M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,582 mi
Last recorded2,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHN 158M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 2,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2012 2,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2006 2,188 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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YHN 158M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YHN 158M, 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 YHN 158M?

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What year was YHN 158M registered?

YHN 158M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is YHN 158M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHN 158M shows 3 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.

Does YHN 158M have outstanding finance?

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