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SGA 543N

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,948 mi
Last recorded88,948 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGA 543N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,424 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 88,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 87,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,463 miles

Front slight play in nearside and offside king pins

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,146 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,146 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,089 miles

Drivers door mirror missing. Slight travel on footbrake. Emissions: Visual only.

Pass 11 May 2011 84,444 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 84,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wipers not self parking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,315 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SGA 543N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGA 543N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGA 543N registered?

SGA 543N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SGA 543N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGA 543N shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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