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PJH 727R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

1,766 mi
Last recorded1,766 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 727R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 1,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 1,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 1,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 1,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly deteriorated in side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2021 1,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perished in side walls

Pass 9 Nov 2020 1,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly deteriorated in sidewall and tread areas

Pass 23 Oct 2019 1,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished in side walls

Pass 15 Oct 2018 1,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly deteriorated in side walls and treaded areas

Pass 19 Oct 2017 1,681 miles

all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in sealer

all tyres slightly deteriorated at time of test

minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 1,621 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in sealer

minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2015 1,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated in sidewalls

minor oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,566 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 1,558 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 1,548 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 1,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underside brake and fuel pipes covered in sealer

Pass 14 May 2009 1,523 miles

un-able to fully inspect metal brake & fuel pipes as they are all sealed in.

Pass 27 May 2008 1,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 1,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 1,303 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 1,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PJH 727R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJH 727R, 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 PJH 727R registered?

PJH 727R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is PJH 727R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJH 727R shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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