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GOH 687L

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOH 687L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,474 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 63,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 62,256 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,109 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,061 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb area (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,795 miles

steering rack slight play detected at road wheels

Fail 11 Jul 2014 56,792 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering rack slight play detected at road wheels

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,275 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,863 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,267 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL REAR SECTION,SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING GEAR.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,485 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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GOH 687L is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GOH 687L, 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 GOH 687L registered?

GOH 687L is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1977.

Is GOH 687L safe to buy?

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