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ExpiredMileage
40,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch hydraulic hose bulge and leaking fluid
Corrosion to bulkhead near pedal box area and offside rear chassis near towing eye
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in offside steering rack
Clutch hydraulic hose bulge and leaking fluid
Corrosion to bulkhead near pedal box area and offside rear chassis near towing eye
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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SFL 164R is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SFL 164R, 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.
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What year was SFL 164R registered?
SFL 164R is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is SFL 164R safe to buy?
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