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FBW 584S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,920 mi
Last recorded3,920 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 584S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 3,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,560 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,530 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering rack has a small oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 93,544 miles

nearside chassis corroded at jacking point

Fail 16 May 2013 93,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside chassis corroded at jacking point

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,422 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,329 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,319 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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FBW 584S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FBW 584S, 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 FBW 584S registered?

FBW 584S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is FBW 584S safe to buy?

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