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PME 406R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 406R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 35,195 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,178 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 34,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,674 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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PME 406R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PME 406R, 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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How do I check the history of PME 406R?

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What year was PME 406R registered?

PME 406R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1977.

Is PME 406R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PME 406R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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