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SUD 271N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,340 mi
Last recorded72,340 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 271N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 72,340 miles

Both sides front king pins have slight vertical movement but not to excess

Pass 26 May 2017 71,993 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 71,247 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 71,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 71,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,190 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Slight engine coolant leak from heater valve

Slight wear in n/s kingpin/bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,190 miles

Rear n/s tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Slight engine coolant leak from heater valve

Slight wear in n/s kingpin/bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,506 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear n/s tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Slight wear in n/s kingpin/bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,667 miles

Damage to windscreen not excessive.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,091 miles

Slight wear in n/s and o/s kingpin bushes (not excessive).

Windscreen damage not excessive.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,074 miles

N/S front tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

Wear in n/s and o/s kingpin bushes not excessive.

Windscreen damage not excessive.

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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SUD 271N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SUD 271N, 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 SUD 271N registered?

SUD 271N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1974.

Is SUD 271N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 271N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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