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SNU 456K

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,831 mi
Last recorded18,831 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNU 456K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 18,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bad earth (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Wheel loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 18,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,405 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 18,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,195 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 18,195 miles

Road wheel fixing loose all (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,981 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 17,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 17,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,441 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 17,441 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,130 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 16,130 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,193 miles

small hole in the n/s floor pan but not a failure

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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SNU 456K is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 SNU 456K, 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 53 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 SNU 456K registered?

SNU 456K is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SNU 456K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNU 456K shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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