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SWT 660L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 660L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 77,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 76,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 16,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,703 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,703 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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SWT 660L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWT 660L, 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

How do I check the history of SWT 660L?

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What year was SWT 660L registered?

SWT 660L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is SWT 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 660L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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