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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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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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SWR 470L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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