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SOF 731S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,578 mi
Last recorded27,578 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOF 731S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 27,578 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2010 27,578 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,470 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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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SOF 731S is a 1977 MG B in Red 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 SOF 731S, 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 SOF 731S registered?

SOF 731S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SOF 731S safe to buy?

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Does SOF 731S have outstanding finance?

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