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SMO 676M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,294 mi
Last recorded43,294 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 676M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 42,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,932 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front pins worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 41,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front pins worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 40,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 34,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 31,985 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 31,985 miles

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

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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SMO 676M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SMO 676M, 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 SMO 676M registered?

SMO 676M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is SMO 676M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 676M shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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