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SFN 589M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,416 mi
Last recorded60,416 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFN 589M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,970 miles

Chassis/suspension/underside covered in under seal

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 58,970 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR halfshaft has play

Offside Front front fog come on with sidelights

Offside Rear rear halfshaft has play

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,146 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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SFN 589M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SFN 589M, 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 SFN 589M?

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What year was SFN 589M registered?

SFN 589M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 February 1974.

Is SFN 589M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFN 589M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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