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SOE 453M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,039 mi
Last recorded8,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 453M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 8,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 7,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 7,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 6,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 6,069 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 5,810 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 5,810 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 5,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 3,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 3,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 1,979 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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SOE 453M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SOE 453M, 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 SOE 453M registered?

SOE 453M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is SOE 453M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOE 453M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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