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SVU 886K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,823 mi
Last recorded3,823 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 886K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2022 3,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 2,991 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake noisey in operation yet still working ok

Pass 5 May 2016 2,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 2,045 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 1,883 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,638 miles

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

vehicle has had extensive underbody / chassis repairs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 1,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

vehicle has had extensive repairs to floor pan

Pass 29 Sep 2009 1,210 miles

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

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

slight noise OSF wheel bearing

slight play steering column lower bush/bearing

vehicle has had extensive repairs

Pass 30 Sep 2008 935 miles

vehicle has had extensive underbody , chassis & mechanical repairs covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in steering column U'J

Pass 21 Sep 2006 127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 99,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SVU 886K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU 886K, 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

How do I check the history of SVU 886K?

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What year was SVU 886K registered?

SVU 886K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is SVU 886K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 886K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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