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SUH 222M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 222M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 25,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 24,930 miles

Brake performance not tested brake flexi hose burst on test (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,883 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear leaf springs corroded

engine oil leak

rear axle leaking

slight play in steering arms

slight play in top steering colunm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,849 miles

axial play in steering column

exhaust centre box dented

play in nsf damper outer bush

Fail 1 Dec 2011 23,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre box dented

play in nsf damper outer bush

axial play in steering column

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,415 miles

fan belt degrading

numerous oil leaks

slight play in both kingpins

underbody heavily coated

very slight play in nsr hub

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,558 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,002 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight play in rack

slight lift in coulmn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 18,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 16,708 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 16,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake high

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,447 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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SUH 222M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUH 222M, 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.

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What year was SUH 222M registered?

SUH 222M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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