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PRH 176M

1974 MG B Roadster

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 176M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,991 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,909 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,941 miles

o/s battery adrift within battery tray....slight lift o/s bottom trunion.....front suspension and subframe corroded....battery tray corroded....front alloy bump stop spacers corroded.....wiper regulator worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,687 miles

front and o/s rear brake are binding slightly slight play o/s front trunion o/s battery box slight corrosion hazard lights flashing quickly

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,626 miles

servo poor n/s wiper regulator worn back floor and battery box area corroded rear brakes / handbrake out of balance

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

servo poor n/s wiper regulator worn back floor and battery box area corroded rear brakes / handbrake out of balance

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,167 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,142 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 70,049 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,656 miles

N/S TRACK ROD END IS WORN AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT.

O/S FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNIONS HAVE LIFT AND PLAY IN THEM.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,277 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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PRH 176M is a 1974 MG B Roadster in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 PRH 176M, 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 PRH 176M registered?

PRH 176M is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PRH 176M safe to buy?

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