MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
extencive welding repairs and corrosion throughout vehicle
some play in n/s kingpin and lower trunion
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
extencive welding repairs and corrosion throughout vehicle
some play in n/s kingpin and lower trunion
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers door rusty
eng/g/box oil leak
rear brake imbalance
rear seats removed
underside heavilly undersealed
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SAH 989R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SAH 989R, 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 SAH 989R registered?
SAH 989R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1977.
Is SAH 989R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAH 989R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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