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SFD 627W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 627W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 68,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight corrosion in offside rear sill

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,154 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 66,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SFD 627W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 SFD 627W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFD 627W?

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What year was SFD 627W registered?

SFD 627W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is SFD 627W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 627W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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