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SUD 27N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,700 mi
Last recorded14,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 27N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 14,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 13,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 12,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 11,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,243 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 8,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,055 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 8,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 78,806 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 78,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,442 miles

all tyres pereshed

slight play in n/s front kingpin

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 27N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 27N, 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 27N registered?

SUD 27N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SUD 27N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 27N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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