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SWU 270W

1981 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWU 270W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,156 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 77,953 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,903 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 77,903 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,775 miles

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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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.

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