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YVF 840M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,166 mi
Last recorded45,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 840M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,079 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 45,079 miles

Braking system leaking main vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,925 miles

oil leak from engine

underbody corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 44,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,401 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,309 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,105 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 39,105 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YVF 840M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVF 840M, 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 YVF 840M registered?

YVF 840M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 January 1974.

Is YVF 840M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVF 840M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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