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SOF 804M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,925 mi
Last recorded26,925 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOF 804M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,925 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 26,925 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise oil leak

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,843 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,698 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 26,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SOF 804M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SOF 804M, 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 SOF 804M registered?

SOF 804M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is SOF 804M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOF 804M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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