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SWR 55L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 3484cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 55L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,484cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 18,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 16,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,518 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 16,490 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 12,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,492 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 5,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,012 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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SWR 55L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 3,484cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWR 55L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWR 55L?

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What year was SWR 55L registered?

SWR 55L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is SWR 55L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWR 55L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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