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SCO 974L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 974L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,156 miles

Nearside rear hub leaking oil slightly

Fail 16 May 2016 97,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear hub leaking oil slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,862 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,850 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

centre crossmember rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

some wear in rack & pinion

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,312 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING

ALL ROAD TYRES ARE PERISHED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ALL ROAD TYRES ARE PERISHED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,476 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre deteriated

off side front tyre deteriated

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,062 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2007 92,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,301 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2006 91,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear hub axle oil seal leaking

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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SCO 974L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 SCO 974L, 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 54 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 SCO 974L registered?

SCO 974L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is SCO 974L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 974L shows 15 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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