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BAX 77J

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,021 mi
Last recorded13,021 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 77J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,689 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN

Fail 28 Jul 2015 12,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,982 miles

can not see the welding totaly as covered in sealer

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,978 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

can not see the welding totaly as covered in sealer

Fail 14 Jul 2012 11,972 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BAX 77J is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAX 77J, 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 BAX 77J registered?

BAX 77J is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is BAX 77J safe to buy?

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