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SWX 420L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 420L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 82,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise coming from back plate rubbing on brake disc??

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,759 miles

Slight play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear axle strap deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,267 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,291 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

offside brake back plate is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,291 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

offside brake back plate is slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 72,846 miles

Oil leak from engine and gear box

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,676 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,676 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2006 71,405 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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SWX 420L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWX 420L, 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.

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What year was SWX 420L registered?

SWX 420L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is SWX 420L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWX 420L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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