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PMD 542R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMD 542R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,106 miles

All direction indicators not working all. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 85,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 85,223 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker top arm split pin missing.

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from back plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,869 miles

underside covered in underseal.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

revers lights not working

Pass 17 May 2019 76,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 75,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,077 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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PMD 542R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMD 542R, 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 PMD 542R registered?

PMD 542R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1977.

Is PMD 542R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMD 542R shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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