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PSO 533R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 533R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 90,762 miles

Both rear axle rubber axle retainer straps perished / cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,762 miles

Both rear axle rubber axle retainer straps perished / cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 90,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,434 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PSO 533R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PSO 533R, 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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What year was PSO 533R registered?

PSO 533R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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