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SOC 810M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,523 mi
Last recorded16,523 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOC 810M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,523 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 16,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 12,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 12,377 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 9,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 7,569 miles

Offside RACK GAITER PERISHING

PINK STICKY / GREASY RESIDUE SEEPING DOWN GEARBOX BELL HOUSING / REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 31 Mar 2022 7,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside RACK GAITER PERISHING

PINK STICKY / GREASY RESIDUE SEEPING DOWN GEARBOX BELL HOUSING / REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 13 Nov 2020 5,691 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,971 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,971 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,536 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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SOC 810M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SOC 810M, 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.

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What year was SOC 810M registered?

SOC 810M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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