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SHP 242N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHP 242N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,379 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 56,372 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake balance slightly low

Nearside screen wash aim poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,367 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 54,223 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 54,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,251 miles

front and rear brakes are tight

offside and nearside front wishbones and coil springs are corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,224 miles

offside and nearside front brakes are tight

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,115 miles

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside front brake is a little bit tight

slight engine oil leak

slight roughness at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 51,937 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded by shock absorber mounts

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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SHP 242N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SHP 242N, 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 SHP 242N?

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What year was SHP 242N registered?

SHP 242N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1974.

Is SHP 242N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHP 242N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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