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SWP 279L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,583 mi
Last recorded18,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 279L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 168,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear suspension strap broken

Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 3,439 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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SWP 279L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWP 279L, 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 SWP 279L registered?

SWP 279L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is SWP 279L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 279L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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