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YYC 800N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 800N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 49,558 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 48,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,124 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,076 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leaking from n/s/r brake drum

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 31,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YYC 800N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 YYC 800N, 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 YYC 800N registered?

YYC 800N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1974.

Is YYC 800N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYC 800N shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYC 800N have outstanding finance?

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