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SWG 131H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,696 mi
Last recorded30,696 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWG 131H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 30,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 30,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 30,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,079 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,399 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,394 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2010 29,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,878 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,974 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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SWG 131H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 SWG 131H, 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 56 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 SWG 131H registered?

SWG 131H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is SWG 131H safe to buy?

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