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EBV 939S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,440 mi
Last recorded36,440 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBV 939S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,848 miles

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill/ cover corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 35,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill/ cover corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,419 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,419 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 35,419 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 34,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bottom radiator hose chafing

Fail 13 May 2015 32,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 32,449 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,673 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 31,673 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F floor is holed and corroded but mot in a prescribed area

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,546 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 26,543 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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EBV 939S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBV 939S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBV 939S registered?

EBV 939S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is EBV 939S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBV 939S shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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