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SBO 425M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,774 mi
Last recorded14,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 425M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r leaf spring eye bush worn

o/s/f inner arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

o/s/r suspension bumpstop mount corroded

slight corrosion n/s outer sill and o/s step/sill

slight play in both front steering pivot/kingpins

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 14,774 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r leaf spring eye bush worn

o/s/f inner arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

o/s/r suspension bumpstop mount corroded

slight corrosion n/s outer sill and o/s step/sill

slight play in both front steering pivot/kingpins

washer bottle leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,752 miles

Brake servo inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wiper blade fitted incorrectly

n/s/r brake juddering

n/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r spring eye bush split

play in lower steering column lower bush

play in prop shaft u/j

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,154 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 14,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,984 miles

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

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

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

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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SBO 425M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBO 425M, 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 SBO 425M registered?

SBO 425M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1974.

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