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YUK 217M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,045 mi
Last recorded80,045 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUK 217M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 80,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 79,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 78,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,158 miles

hydraulic clutch hose perish

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,385 miles

front coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,598 miles

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

windscreen de-lamenating.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,892 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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YUK 217M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUK 217M, 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 YUK 217M registered?

YUK 217M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is YUK 217M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUK 217M shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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