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SHJ 195M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHJ 195M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 83,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,338 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 82,101 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,101 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,259 miles

knock from steering poss in rack or coloum

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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SHJ 195M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SHJ 195M, 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 SHJ 195M registered?

SHJ 195M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is SHJ 195M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHJ 195M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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