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SPP 557M

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 557M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,914 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,631 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

head light beam patterns poor.

Fail 5 Sep 2005 40,631 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlight beam pattern poor.

Fail 25 Jun 2005 40,477 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both head light aims poor,

corrosion starting by brake ans clutch fluid reservoirs.

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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SPP 557M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPP 557M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPP 557M registered?

SPP 557M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 June 1974.

Is SPP 557M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 557M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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