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YJT 145M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

5,576 mi
Last recorded5,576 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 145M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hazard switch deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2022 5,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hazard switch deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2018 4,895 miles

all four tyres becoming perished

Fail 10 Oct 2018 4,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four tyres becoming perished

Pass 30 Sep 2017 4,870 miles

Nearside Rear hub/axle slight oil leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 4,744 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 4,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 4,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,418 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 4,311 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 4,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 4,172 miles

nearside rear hub slight oil leak

offside front wheel spokes slightly corroded

offside rear wheel spokes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 4,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear hub slight oil leak

offside front wheel spokes slightly corroded

offside rear wheel spokes slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 4,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 4,016 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 3,927 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

offside rear wheel spokes slight rust

Pass 13 Oct 2008 3,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

o/s/ rear wheel spokes slight rust

Fail 11 Oct 2008 3,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

o/s/ rear wheel spokes slight rust

Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,693 miles

slight axle oil leak at nearside rear hub

Fail 29 Sep 2007 3,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight axle oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,577 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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YJT 145M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJT 145M, 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 YJT 145M registered?

YJT 145M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is YJT 145M safe to buy?

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