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YYB 4N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,314 mi
Last recorded13,314 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 4N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 13,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 13,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

all tyres are starting to deteriorate

brake ferrules corrode

Fail 17 May 2018 12,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

all tyres are starting to deteriorate

brake ferrules corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,504 miles

Oil leak diff and engine oil ()

Pass 6 May 2016 12,314 miles

front suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2016 12,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

front suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,674 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,625 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r = o/s/r sping leaf drop strap cracked warn and should be replaced

underneath has light corroshion

Fail 27 Oct 2010 10,396 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r = o/s/r sping leaf drop strap cracked warn and should be replaced

underneath has light corroshion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,105 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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YYB 4N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYB 4N, 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 YYB 4N registered?

YYB 4N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is YYB 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYB 4N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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