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SWU 695W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

902 mi
Last recorded902 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWU 695W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2019 902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 811 miles
Pass 1 May 2010
Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,792 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 99,790 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,707 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 695W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 695W, 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 695W?

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What year was SWU 695W registered?

SWU 695W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is SWU 695W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWU 695W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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