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SKS 39M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,489 mi
Last recorded10,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKS 39M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 10,489 miles

Nearside seat bass bolts starting pull through floor

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,866 miles

seats secure ,bolts securing seats are pulling through floor underneath,better attachment required.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f + o/s/f floor areas corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 8,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f + o/s/f floor areas corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 6,338 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both outer floor rails corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2014 6,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both outer floor rails corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 3,628 miles

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

both outer floor rails corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2012 3,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front floor outer rails corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 472 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 96,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,648 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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SKS 39M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKS 39M, 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 SKS 39M registered?

SKS 39M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1974.

Is SKS 39M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKS 39M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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