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SGX 526L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,600 mi
Last recorded7,600 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGX 526L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 7,600 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,573 miles

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

slight play in o/s front kingpin assembly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,443 miles

both head lights are slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2010 7,334 miles

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Fail 13 Oct 2010 7,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower wishbone bushes are split

Fail 14 Oct 2009 7,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower wishbone bushes are split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 6,751 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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SGX 526L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SGX 526L, 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

How do I check the history of SGX 526L?

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What year was SGX 526L registered?

SGX 526L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is SGX 526L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGX 526L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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