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SDL 44N

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,745 mi
Last recorded57,745 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 44N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,745 miles

Front silencer damaged.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 57,735 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front silencer badly damaged.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,553 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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SDL 44N is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDL 44N, 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 SDL 44N?

You can check the full history of SDL 44N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDL 44N registered?

SDL 44N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1974.

Is SDL 44N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 44N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDL 44N have outstanding finance?

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