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SUV 685N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,953 mi
Last recorded47,953 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUV 685N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2012 47,672 miles

n/s/castor rail getting rusty

Fail 11 May 2012 47,672 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/castor rail getting rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,653 miles

Headlamp reflectors slightly discoloured

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp reflectors slightly discoloured

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,522 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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SUV 685N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SUV 685N, 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 SUV 685N registered?

SUV 685N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SUV 685N safe to buy?

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