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SFX 906K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 906K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 53,445 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 53,445 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,804 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,397 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Screen washer pumps leaks water into the car

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,879 miles

Screen washer pumps leaks water into the car

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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SFX 906K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 SFX 906K, 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 54 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 SFX 906K?

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What year was SFX 906K registered?

SFX 906K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is SFX 906K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 906K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFX 906K have outstanding finance?

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