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SGW 106L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGW 106L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 90,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise small patch of rust on nsf castle section

Fail 1 Jul 2015 90,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,000 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,572 miles

o/side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,468 miles

slight wear in king pins and trunions

Fail 17 Jul 2006 88,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear king pins and trunions

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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SGW 106L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGW 106L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGW 106L registered?

SGW 106L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is SGW 106L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGW 106L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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