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SDC 700M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,541 mi
Last recorded1,541 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDC 700M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 1,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,282 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 1,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 1,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 918 miles

brake imbalance to rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 6 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 5 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,282 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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SDC 700M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 SDC 700M, 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 53 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 SDC 700M?

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What year was SDC 700M registered?

SDC 700M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 December 1973.

Is SDC 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDC 700M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDC 700M have outstanding finance?

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