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OWL 329M

1974 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,256 mi
Last recorded6,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 329M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 6,256 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 4,694 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 4,244 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,003 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm outer bushes have some wear

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 19 May 2006 404 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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OWL 329M is a 1974 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 24,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWL 329M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWL 329M registered?

OWL 329M is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is OWL 329M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 329M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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