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550 FPB

1977 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,535 mi
Last recorded30,535 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 FPB
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 30,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 28,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 26,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,815 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 24,815 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 23,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 23,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top fulcrum pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 20,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,304 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 19,303 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,448 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

n/s check strap nut missing but not able to come adrift

Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 13,605 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 12,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,147 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,680 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f kingpin bushes have slight movement

w/screen has a chip

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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550 FPB is a 1977 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 FPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 550 FPB registered?

550 FPB is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 6 July 1977.

Is 550 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 FPB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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