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SIW 8744

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,258 mi
Last recorded54,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 8744
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,473 miles

Under body covered in underseal - unable to check for corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,426 miles

greased underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2022 51,619 miles

front and rear suspension, all brake pipes etc covered in grease

Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 50,847 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SIW 8744 is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 SIW 8744, 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 56 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 SIW 8744?

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What year was SIW 8744 registered?

SIW 8744 is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is SIW 8744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 8744 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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