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POB 503R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,560 mi
Last recorded32,560 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 503R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,728 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 29,697 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 29,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaking

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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POB 503R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 POB 503R, 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 POB 503R registered?

POB 503R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1977.

Is POB 503R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POB 503R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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