CarVerify

Free Car Check

SFL 579N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 579N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust close to body

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

windscreen starting to mist up around the outside

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,098 miles

exhaust close to body

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

windscreen starting to mist up around the outside

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SFL 579N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFL 579N, 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 SFL 579N?

You can check the full history of SFL 579N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFL 579N registered?

SFL 579N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 30 August 1974.

Is SFL 579N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 579N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFL 579N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SFL 579N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.