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THX 177M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,626 mi
Last recorded43,626 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHX 177M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 43,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 40,598 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 39,942 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

axle oil seal leaking offside rear

engine oil leak from bolt on oil filter housing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,647 miles

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,180 miles

o/s/r diff half shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,412 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight leak o/s/r diff seal

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,997 miles

slight leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,303 miles

handbrake lever feels soggy / loose

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,858 miles

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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THX 177M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 THX 177M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THX 177M registered?

THX 177M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is THX 177M safe to buy?

The MOT history for THX 177M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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