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FFC 703S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 703S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,993 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 63,951 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 63,947 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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FFC 703S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFC 703S, 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

How do I check the history of FFC 703S?

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What year was FFC 703S registered?

FFC 703S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is FFC 703S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFC 703S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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