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YUK 747M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,487 mi
Last recorded19,487 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUK 747M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 17,961 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 17,952 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 14,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 2,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,230 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 747M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YUK 747M, 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 747M registered?

YUK 747M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is YUK 747M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUK 747M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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