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WGY 224M

1974 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,486 mi
Last recorded3,486 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGY 224M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 3,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 3,469 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trunion to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 3,273 miles

Nearside Front seat runners slightly loose & weak

Offside Front seat runners slightly loose & weak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 3,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front seat runners slightly loose & weak

Offside Front seat runners slightly loose & weak

Pass 19 Jan 2019 2,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 1,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 1,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold to down pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak Rear diff seal leaking

Slight play in steering rack under load

Pass 20 Jan 2017 601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 2 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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WGY 224M is a 1974 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WGY 224M, 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 WGY 224M registered?

WGY 224M is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is WGY 224M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGY 224M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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