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AVY 603R

1977 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVY 603R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 56,019 miles

general underbody corrosion and rust

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,641 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,630 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox and rear diff

Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,505 miles

chassis rusty in places

inner sills rusty

rusting on both outer sills

small hole in offside front wing

Pass 6 Jun 2005 16,733 miles

1` very slight wear in steering rack 2 offside front chassi by roll bar mounting corossion forming 3 corossion forming on nearside door pillar 4 offside front wing corossion forming 5 very slight lift in offside front king pin 6 slight rusting on rea

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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AVY 603R is a 1977 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AVY 603R, 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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AVY 603R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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