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SSO 270M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSO 270M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 24,571 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,471 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 24,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,445 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,440 miles

slight oil leak on o/s/r drive shaft

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 24,379 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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SSO 270M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SSO 270M, 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 SSO 270M?

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What year was SSO 270M registered?

SSO 270M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is SSO 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSO 270M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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