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SMF 301M

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 301M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,547 miles

Both front king pins slight play

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 35,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front king pins slight play

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,026 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2019 31,926 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 20,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,963 miles

SLIGHT OIL MIST ON NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK-PLATE.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 7,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 4,920 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 636 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 1,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 99,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,051 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 97,303 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SMF 301M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMF 301M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMF 301M registered?

SMF 301M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is SMF 301M safe to buy?

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