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SPW 703N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,141 mi
Last recorded21,141 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 703N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,104 miles

Oil leak

under side of car covered in thick under seal

Fail 1 Jul 2010 21,104 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

under side of car covered in thick under seal

Pass 11 May 2009 21,042 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 21,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,074 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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SPW 703N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 SPW 703N, 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 52 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 SPW 703N?

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What year was SPW 703N registered?

SPW 703N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SPW 703N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPW 703N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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