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POL 577R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 577R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,145 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,949 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,762 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 61,755 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,739 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 61,275 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering rack (off side)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 50,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,574 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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POL 577R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 POL 577R, 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 POL 577R registered?

POL 577R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is POL 577R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 577R shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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