MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,486 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column shaft modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints (2.2.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Off side of windscreen delaminated outside wiper sweep
steering rack showing signs of wear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
steering rack starting to show signs of wear
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in o/s/f suspension joints
surface corrosion forming o/s outer sill
slight play in o/s/f suspension joints
surface corrosion forming o/s outer sill
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †slight play in steering rack
h.c excessive on idle
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s rear a.r.b. end bush signs of spliting
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge †n/s rear a.r.b. bush signs of splitting
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MGY 177L is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 MGY 177L, 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.
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What year was MGY 177L registered?
MGY 177L is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.
Is MGY 177L safe to buy?
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