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SFB 347M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,154 mi
Last recorded36,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 347M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,690 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 35,690 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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SFB 347M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFB 347M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFB 347M registered?

SFB 347M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is SFB 347M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFB 347M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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