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SBP 64M

1974 MG Mgb

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,869 mi
Last recorded41,869 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBP 64M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,900 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,266 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,625 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SBP 64M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBP 64M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBP 64M registered?

SBP 64M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 March 1974.

Is SBP 64M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBP 64M shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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