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SAF 908S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,721 mi
Last recorded42,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 908S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,721 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,493 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,302 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,252 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,644 miles

radiator not fully secured

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 32,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 32,543 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SAF 908S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAF 908S, 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

How do I check the history of SAF 908S?

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What year was SAF 908S registered?

SAF 908S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is SAF 908S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAF 908S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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