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SFD 411M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,496 mi
Last recorded41,496 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 411M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 41,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,955 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,034 miles

rear brake application at 53% - advise investigating

Fail 17 Jul 2018 38,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake application at 53% - advise investigating

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

os handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,061 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,457 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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SFD 411M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SFD 411M, 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 SFD 411M registered?

SFD 411M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is SFD 411M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 411M shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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