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MEM 920R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,124 mi
Last recorded2,124 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEM 920R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,124 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 5,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 4,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,356 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 3,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 103,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 103,002 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 103,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose on fuel pump slightly deteriorated.

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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MEM 920R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MEM 920R, 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 MEM 920R registered?

MEM 920R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 July 1977.

Is MEM 920R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEM 920R shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEM 920R have outstanding finance?

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