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SHU 419M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHU 419M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 75,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under car covered in black underseal

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,565 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 74,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,466 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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SHU 419M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHU 419M, 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 SHU 419M registered?

SHU 419M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is SHU 419M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHU 419M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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