MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear hub leaking oil slightly
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
some wear in rack & pinion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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