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SBE 777N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

95,837 mi
Last recorded95,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBE 777N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,837 miles

Offside Front trunions slight lateral movement

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front trunions slight lateral movement

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNIONS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,672 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKES INOP [NO PEDAL] DO NOT DRIVE (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNIONS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/inner wing at front

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/inner wing at front

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,988 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,988 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,956 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,956 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 94,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,733 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 34,732 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,502 miles

both front tyres inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking bottom of both carbs (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,184 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 94,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,394 miles

Both Rear Leaf Springs Slightly Inverted.

N/S/F & O/S/F Upper Wishbone Inner Bushes Displaced & Retaining Washers Rubbing On Wishbone.

N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Outer Bush Has Slight Play/Wear.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Prop Shaft Joint Badly Worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Both rear leaf spring slightly inverted.

Hydraulic clutch twisted and deformed.

Idle sdeed very poor/iratic.

N/s and o/s upper wish bones-inner bushes displaced and retaining washers fouling wishbone.

N/s/f anti roll bar outer bush some play/wear.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Non standard suspension fitted.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear prop shaft rear joint very badly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 88,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,436 miles

a lot of fuel staining around pump connections

offside front suspension bump stop missing

offside rear damper lower mounting hole oval, some movement.

screenwash poor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,533 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,796 miles

n/s/f lower arm outer mounting point becoming worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 83,251 miles

slight movement in n\s\f king pin

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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SBE 777N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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 SBE 777N, 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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SBE 777N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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