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SGW 104L

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,898 mi
Last recorded20,898 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGW 104L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,898 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,895 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,102 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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SGW 104L is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SGW 104L, 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

How do I check the history of SGW 104L?

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What year was SGW 104L registered?

SGW 104L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SGW 104L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGW 104L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGW 104L have outstanding finance?

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