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SRE 874L

1973 MG Sports

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,510 mi
Last recorded7,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 874L
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 7,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,385 miles

N/S steering gaiter clip missing

N/S/R axle has a slight misting of oil

O/S steering gaiter clip missing

O/S/F brake slightly binding

O/S/R axle has a slight misting of oil

Fail 2 Apr 2013 5,385 miles

N/S steering gaiter clip missing

N/S/R axle has a slight misting of oil

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

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

O/S steering gaiter clip missing

O/S/F brake slightly binding

O/S/R axle has a slight misting of oil

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,917 miles

drivers seat is reluctant to lock in a fixed position.

Pass 6 May 2008 3,109 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 3,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 1,457 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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SRE 874L is a 1973 MG Sports in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRE 874L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRE 874L?

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What year was SRE 874L registered?

SRE 874L is a 1973 MG Sports, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is SRE 874L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 874L 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.

Does SRE 874L have outstanding finance?

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