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1973 MG B Roadster 1.8L Petrol · SOF 270M

SOF 270M

1973 MG B Roadster (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1974. Recorded mileage 66,147 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MG B ROADSTER
Year / Origin
1973 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
66,147 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1973
Engine
1798cc
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SOF 270M Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
  • 66,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SOF 270M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 09:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg B Roadster (SOF 270M) between April 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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FAIL
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SOF 270M Mileage History

  1. 05/04/202365,416 mi
  2. 27/03/202465,519 mi+103 mi
  3. 27/03/202465,521 mi+2 mi
  4. 31/03/202565,884 mi+363 mi
  5. 19/03/202666,147 mi+263 mi

Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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