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SKE 747M

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKE 747M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation All brakes stay on after aplication (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 87,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,373 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,386 miles

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded

advise several corrosion repairs to inner sills and floor

Pass 16 May 2006 85,368 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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SKE 747M is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SKE 747M, 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

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What year was SKE 747M registered?

SKE 747M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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