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SMX 185N

1974 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,819 mi
Last recorded1,819 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMX 185N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 1,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 1,807 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking "t" junction (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,869 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,233 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 90,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 87,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 87,250 miles

advise chrome cover sills fitted to offside and nearside outer sills at time of mot test/visaul inspection c arried out

Pass 10 May 2006 86,289 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 86,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 185N is a 1974 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 185N, 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 SMX 185N registered?

SMX 185N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is SMX 185N safe to buy?

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