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SKM 381M

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,510 mi
Last recorded95,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 381M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,503 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,054 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,642 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front hub bearing has play

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front hub bearing has play

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounts appear deteriorated -possibility of fouling electrical and hydraulic components

front suspesion fulcrum pin rubbers deteriorating -offside front bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension arm bolt appears short

signs of standing

slight cracking to rear exhaust?

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

engine mounts appear deteriorated -possibility of fouling electrical and hydraulic components

front suspesion fulcrum pin rubbers deteriorating -offside front bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension arm bolt appears short

signs of standing

slight cracking to rear exhaust?

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak near bottom hose

engine mounts appear deteriorated -engine appears low with possibility of fouling starter cable and brake pipe

offside front lower suspension arm bolt appears short

offside front rubber bump stop missing

signs of standing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,216 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak near bottom hose

engine mounts appear deteriorated -engine appears low with possibility of fouling starter cable and brake pipe

offside front lower suspension arm bolt appears short

offside front rubber bump stop missing

signs of standing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,084 miles

coolant leak from bottom rad hose.minor deteriation to suspension bushes etc. minor signs of corrosion.

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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SKM 381M is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SKM 381M, 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 SKM 381M registered?

SKM 381M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is SKM 381M safe to buy?

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