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SMR 83N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,371 mi
Last recorded78,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 83N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,371 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,355 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,410 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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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SMR 83N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SMR 83N, 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 SMR 83N registered?

SMR 83N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is SMR 83N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 83N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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