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SAL 190N

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,741 mi
Last recorded34,741 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 190N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,208 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s floor panels

corrosion to n/s and o/s/f inner wings

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,981 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 27,918 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,835 miles

brakes binding onthree wheels

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,255 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rearh axle straps split small hole in drivers floor corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,161 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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SAL 190N is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAL 190N, 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 55 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 SAL 190N?

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What year was SAL 190N registered?

SAL 190N is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SAL 190N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 190N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAL 190N have outstanding finance?

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