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SDN 444M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,533 mi
Last recorded38,533 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDN 444M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,533 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,234 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 38,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Oil Leak.

N/S Rear Half Shaft Oil Seal Leaking.

O/S Front Wheel Bearing Slight Play.

O/S Rear Chassis Plated At Leaf Spring Shackle, But Heavily Seam Sealed Preventing Close Inspection.

Steering Column Top Bearing Slight Play.

Fail 3 May 2006 38,203 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

OIL LEAK REAR HALF SHAFT OIL SEAL N/S/R UNDER SAIDE CORRODED

oil leak

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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SDN 444M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SDN 444M, 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 SDN 444M registered?

SDN 444M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is SDN 444M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDN 444M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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