MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake balance slightly low
Nearside screen wash aim poor
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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
front and rear brakes are tight
offside and nearside front wishbones and coil springs are corroded
oil leaks
offside and nearside front brakes are tight
slight oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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