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SBE 919N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,624 mi
Last recorded53,624 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBE 919N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion undersides (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak rear dif ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion undersides (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak rear dif ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,379 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 51,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2012 51,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,325 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s jacking point slight corrosion

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 8 May 2010 49,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,041 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake cable weak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake cable weak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 45,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,719 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 44,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 919N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 919N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBE 919N registered?

SBE 919N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SBE 919N safe to buy?

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