MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre showing age/cracking on outer edge/sidewall
slight oil leak from engine/gearbox
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak from engine/gearbox
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre showing age/cracking on outer edge/sidewall
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWU 270W is a 1981 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 SWU 270W, 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 45 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 SWU 270W?
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What year was SWU 270W registered?
SWU 270W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1981.
Is SWU 270W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWU 270W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SWU 270W have outstanding finance?
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