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SRG 494K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRG 494K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 91,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 90,581 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Oil Contamination to Offside Rear & Nearside Rear Brake Backplates

Slight Play Steering Rack Inner Joints

Pass 20 May 2015 90,164 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2015 90,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 89,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,854 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 May 2012 87,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre on legal tread limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,776 miles

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

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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SRG 494K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRG 494K, 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 SRG 494K registered?

SRG 494K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is SRG 494K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRG 494K shows 16 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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