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SBD 459M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,666 mi
Last recorded12,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBD 459M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,666 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 12,645 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively drum slightly distorted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,154 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill ( jacking point ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 10,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 8,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 7,453 miles

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

There is a oil leak from the gearbox overdrive unit.The electric coolant fan does not cut in

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,223 miles

rear fuel pump area damp

Pass 7 May 2009 4,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 3,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,359 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance

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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SBD 459M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBD 459M, 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 SBD 459M registered?

SBD 459M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is SBD 459M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBD 459M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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