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YVS 731M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,492 mi
Last recorded6,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 731M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 5,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 5,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 5,091 miles

bolts insecure on prposhaft at gear box end

rear axle o/s check strap bolt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,462 miles

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 3,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,212 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 3,212 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YVS 731M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YVS 731M, 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 YVS 731M registered?

YVS 731M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 January 1974.

Is YVS 731M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVS 731M shows 10 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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