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SGP 404L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 404L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 55,458 miles

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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SGP 404L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SGP 404L, 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 SGP 404L?

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What year was SGP 404L registered?

SGP 404L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is SGP 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGP 404L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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