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SUL 276N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,006 mi
Last recorded38,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUL 276N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 38,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 37,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,105 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose fowling cross member on full left lock.

Fail 19 May 2015 86,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,532 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 35,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,465 miles

wiper blade`s leaving small water marks.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,165 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres are cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,165 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,928 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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SUL 276N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SUL 276N, 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

How do I check the history of SUL 276N?

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What year was SUL 276N registered?

SUL 276N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SUL 276N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUL 276N shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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