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SJF 200N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,427 mi
Last recorded29,427 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJF 200N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 29,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 29,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,178 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,723 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,519 miles

Offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,405 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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SJF 200N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJF 200N, 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 SJF 200N registered?

SJF 200N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1974.

Is SJF 200N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJF 200N shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJF 200N have outstanding finance?

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