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SWM 526K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,492 mi
Last recorded18,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWM 526K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,492 miles

Nearside Front small hole in floor pan

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm type (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle check straps nearly broken

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension strap split

rusted hole in n/s/f floor

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Jul 2016 18,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking on to exhaust (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension strap split

rusted hole in n/s/f floor

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2015 17,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2014 17,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,344 miles

o/s mirror not fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Jul 2013 17,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s mirror not fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror not fitted

slight play both front king pins

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Jul 2012 17,167 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror not fitted

slight play both front king pins

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,445 miles

slight movement both front king pins

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Jul 2011 16,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

decelerometer test as no wieght info

slight movement both front king pins

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,702 miles

slight movement both front king pins

Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,688 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement both front king pins

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,788 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 14,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,233 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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SWM 526K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 SWM 526K, 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 54 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 SWM 526K registered?

SWM 526K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is SWM 526K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWM 526K shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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