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SBY 441L

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 441L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,869 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels floor pan

o/s/r suspension surport strap split

repairs carried out to floor pan and inner sill panels and have been blacked over

Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels floor pan

o/s/r suspension surport strap split

repairs carried out to floor pan and inner sill panels and have been blacked over

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,834 miles

corrosion forming on floor pan

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion forming on floor pan

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,068 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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SBY 441L is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SBY 441L, 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

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What year was SBY 441L registered?

SBY 441L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SBY 441L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 441L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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