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PUH 495R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,137 mi
Last recorded7,137 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUH 495R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 7,137 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Front Oil leak Engine/Gearbox ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 7,137 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Front Oil leak Engine/Gearbox ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 6,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to windscreen outside of drivers view to the road

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,799 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,274 miles

Both headlamp reflectors corroded.

Handbrake travel high.

Indicator switch becoming loose.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F & both rear brakes binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre perished at outer sidewall.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,274 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both headlamp reflectors corroded.

Handbrake travel high.

Indicator switch becoming loose.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F & both rear brakes binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre perished at outer sidewall.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 5,360 miles

Bottom radiator hose chafing.

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,360 miles

Bottom radiator hose chafing.

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,863 miles

Wiper blades well worn. †Approx 5mm slack at steering wheel. †Play in both rear wheel splines/hub. †Both rear brake drums partially distorted.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 4,220 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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PUH 495R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUH 495R, 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 PUH 495R registered?

PUH 495R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1977.

Is PUH 495R safe to buy?

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