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SBH 423M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 423M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,436 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 82,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from carburettor overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,205 miles

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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SBH 423M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SBH 423M, 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 SBH 423M registered?

SBH 423M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is SBH 423M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBH 423M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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