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SFC 370J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,636 mi
Last recorded27,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 370J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,296 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front steering rack slight leak

Pass 3 May 2017 26,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,962 miles

Nearside Front has movement in kingpins

Offside Front has movement in kingpins

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,585 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 17,444 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 17,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 17,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,209 miles

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

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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SFC 370J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFC 370J, 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

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What year was SFC 370J registered?

SFC 370J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is SFC 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 370J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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