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SEK 998N

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,711 mi
Last recorded6,711 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEK 998N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2006 6,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

engine- poor running/hard to start

n/s track rod end boot split

rusting to o/s/f floor stiffner

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,711 miles

engine- poor running/hard to start

n/s track rod end boot split

rusting to o/s/f floor stiffner

slight bind rear brakes

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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SEK 998N is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SEK 998N, 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

How do I check the history of SEK 998N?

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What year was SEK 998N registered?

SEK 998N is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is SEK 998N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEK 998N 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.

Does SEK 998N have outstanding finance?

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