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SMY 5M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 5M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,628 miles

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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SMY 5M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMY 5M, 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

How do I check the history of SMY 5M?

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What year was SMY 5M registered?

SMY 5M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is SMY 5M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMY 5M shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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