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YMB 848M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,037 mi
Last recorded27,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 848M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 27,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 27,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,636 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle/half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 25,629 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive binding on both Near and Offside front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Near and Offside upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear not flashing but lighting up (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle/half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed HEAVILY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel 8mm of play at the wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 24,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 24,424 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 24,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch slave flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,194 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 24,194 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 24,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from rear outer seal

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

Offside Rear hand brake linkage dust cover insecure at back plate

Pass 26 May 2017 23,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 23,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalnce on rear brakes iol on o/s rear brake plate

Pass 16 May 2014 23,035 miles

imbalnce on rear brakes iol on o/s rear brake plate

Pass 13 May 2013 22,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 22,872 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 May 2012 22,658 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 22,654 miles

Centre Front Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,885 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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YMB 848M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMB 848M, 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 YMB 848M registered?

YMB 848M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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