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MGL 324

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,482 mi
Last recorded39,482 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 324
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,482 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,217 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s outrigger

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 34,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,976 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,272 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,233 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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MGL 324 is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGL 324, 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.

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What year was MGL 324 registered?

MGL 324 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1974.

Is MGL 324 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGL 324 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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