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SBT 162N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBT 162N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,224 miles

one exhaust rubber mount (in front of rear silencer) de-bonded from metal bracket

Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

one exhaust rubber mount (in front of rear silencer) de-bonded from metal bracket

Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 90,186 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,003 miles

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers-slight oil seepage

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,070 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 88,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SBT 162N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SBT 162N, 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 SBT 162N registered?

SBT 162N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1974.

Is SBT 162N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBT 162N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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