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YJH 688M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,334 mi
Last recorded8,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJH 688M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 8,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole between the boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play within rack ()

both front brake hoses run close to bottom wishbone on lock to lock

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 6,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,344 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 6,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,897 miles

Alignment of o/s headlamp just acceptable.

Flexible fuel hose adjacent to fuel pump deteriorating.

O/s rear axle check strap breaking down.

O/s rear brake dragging slightly

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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YJH 688M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJH 688M, 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 YJH 688M registered?

YJH 688M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is YJH 688M safe to buy?

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