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MGY 177L

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,486 mi
Last recorded27,486 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 177L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 27,486 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 22,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 22,610 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 19,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 19,980 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 18,614 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 18,614 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 16,445 miles

Off side of windscreen delaminated outside wiper sweep

Pass 24 May 2013 14,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,635 miles

steering rack showing signs of wear

Fail 8 Apr 2009 11,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 11,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,100 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension joints

surface corrosion forming o/s outer sill

Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,407 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2007 10,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,043 miles

h.c excessive on idle

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s rear a.r.b. end bush signs of spliting

Fail 6 Feb 2006 10,034 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for MGY 177L shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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