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SMX 169N

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,822 mi
Last recorded5,822 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMX 169N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,822 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 5,822 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 5,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,727 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 5,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body filler used on wings doors and wheel arches

corrosion o/s inner door sill to floor pan

h/brake long

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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SMX 169N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMX 169N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMX 169N?

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What year was SMX 169N registered?

SMX 169N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is SMX 169N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMX 169N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMX 169N have outstanding finance?

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