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SDF 883N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,683 mi
Last recorded22,683 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 883N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,224 miles

O/S/F FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BECOMING PERISHED.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,670 miles

brake pipes are greased

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,810 miles

Offside Front 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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SDF 883N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SDF 883N, 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

How do I check the history of SDF 883N?

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What year was SDF 883N registered?

SDF 883N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1974.

Is SDF 883N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 883N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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