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SRE 445L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,683 mi
Last recorded6,683 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 445L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 6,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 6,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 6,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 5,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gear oil leak offside rear

some lift offside king pin

some play in both steering rack arms

Fail 20 Mar 2013 564 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gear oil leak offside rear

some lift offside king pin

some play in both steering rack arms

Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,552 miles

Offside front kingpin slight lift

Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,830 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2011 4,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,495 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r diff seal

Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,368 miles

Coolant leak

oil leak from rear axle at offside hub

Fail 26 Mar 2009 4,368 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leak from rear axle at offside hub

Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,068 miles

o/s rear hub seal leaking oil

Fail 28 Mar 2008 4,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

o/s rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,891 miles

o/s front suspension trunion has slight play.

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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SRE 445L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SRE 445L, 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 SRE 445L registered?

SRE 445L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is SRE 445L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 445L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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