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SHR 991N

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,448 mi
Last recorded58,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 991N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,251 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Oil leaks present

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,251 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leaks present

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,488 miles

o/s steering rack gaitor perished

surface corrosion on n/s rear undersill

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,482 miles

n/s/r undersill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r undersill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s front lower swivels dust rubbers split

reverse lamps not working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,459 miles

lower swival dust rubbers perished

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,459 miles

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

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

lower swival dust rubbers perished

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,419 miles

corrosion started on rear under sills

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak

front lower swivels rubbers split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,296 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front brake very slight bind

surface corrosion on front brake disc's

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,270 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 57,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear 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)

brake/clutch fluid have high water content

o/s & n/s/f swivels have lift, n/s reaching mot limit

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,210 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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SHR 991N is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SHR 991N, 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 SHR 991N registered?

SHR 991N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is SHR 991N safe to buy?

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