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PSJ 131R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 131R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,209 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 46,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,470 miles

Offside kingpin has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,869 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen slightly deleminating round outside

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,762 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,750 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,401 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,657 miles

n/s/r tyre crackes in sidewall

slight knock steering column

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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PSJ 131R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PSJ 131R, 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 PSJ 131R registered?

PSJ 131R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1977.

Is PSJ 131R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSJ 131R shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSJ 131R have outstanding finance?

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