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SWP 424P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 424P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

slight corrosion to offside front floor webbing

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,765 miles

offside floor webbing has corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,604 miles

long travel on parking brake

Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 70,995 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 67,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,370 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

offside front chassis out member has slight corrision

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,370 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

offside front chassis out member has slight corrision

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,352 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in both front king pins o/s/f and n/s/f

all 4 lower arm bushes are perished and have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,184 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,277 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 59,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,271 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,271 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,262 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2008 59,255 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,800 miles

nearside track rod end dust cover split

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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SWP 424P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 SWP 424P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWP 424P?

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What year was SWP 424P registered?

SWP 424P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1976.

Is SWP 424P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 424P shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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