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SCW 101K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 101K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,377 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both outer rear sills may have body filler applied

car has had extensive welding repairs

nearside baulkhead has glass fibre repairs

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 19 Jan 2012 84,735 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all welding carried out to poor standard

battery cable under car insecure

car in very poor condition

heavy underseal under car may be covering other poor repairs

nearside baulkhead repaired with glassfibre

rear valance corroded

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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SCW 101K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SCW 101K, 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

How do I check the history of SCW 101K?

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What year was SCW 101K registered?

SCW 101K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is SCW 101K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 101K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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