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SWR 470L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 470L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both trackrod end boots split

bulkhead corroded in places

fuel tank corroded slightly

general under vehicle corrosion

n/s seatbelt webbing damaged slightly

n/s/f body sill corroded

o/s seatbelt webbing frayed slightly

o/s/f body sill corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,325 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both trackrod end boots split

bulkhead corroded in places

fuel tank corroded slightly

general under vehicle corrosion

n/s seatbelt webbing damaged slightly

n/s/f body sill corroded

o/s seatbelt webbing frayed slightly

o/s/f body sill corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bad corrosion at n/s/f floor pan area

bad corrosion at n/s/f inner wing

bad corrosion at o/s f floor pan area

bad corrosion at o/s/f outer body sill

bad corrosion evident at n/s bulkhead area and n/s footwell area

brake servo fitted but not connected

front screen damaged outside swept area

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion on all suspension components

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s trackrod end fouling wheel on lock

Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,773 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s track rod end boot split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all suspension components corroded

bad corrosion at n/s/f floor pan

bad corrosion at n/s/f inner wing

bad corrosion at o/s/f outer body sill

bad corrosion evident n/s bulkhead area and n/s footwell area

brake servo fitted but not connected

front screen damage outside swept area

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f foot brake reading lower than o/s/f

o/s trackrod end fouling wheel on lock

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,226 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION.

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 86,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

GENERAL CORROSION.

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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SWR 470L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWR 470L, 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.

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What year was SWR 470L registered?

SWR 470L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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