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SFP 210R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,603 mi
Last recorded48,603 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFP 210R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 48,603 miles

and battery box

corrosion at :-

nearside rear shocker damp

offside closing panel

offside front outer chassis rail

offside sill

Pass 5 May 2011 48,480 miles

corrosion at floors to sills

rear axle check straps perished

Pass 18 May 2010 48,317 miles

corrosion at front floors

rear axle check straps perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play to both king pins

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 43,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside sill slightly corroded all the wire wheel hub splines showing some wear and nearside king pin has some play

Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,039 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rusty under car both sides

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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SFP 210R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFP 210R, 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 SFP 210R registered?

SFP 210R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is SFP 210R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFP 210R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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