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XTB 464N

1974 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,222 mi
Last recorded53,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTB 464N
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 51,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,873 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,733 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,249 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slightplay n/s front swivels

Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slightplay n/s front swivels

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,746 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight lift in both front trunnions

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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XTB 464N is a 1974 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTB 464N, 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 XTB 464N registered?

XTB 464N is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 19 August 1974.

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