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1846 MG

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

10,009 mi
Last recorded10,009 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1846 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 10,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

passenger seat cannot be secured in fore/aft position and mounting bolt slightly loose

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2022 10,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

passenger seat cannot be secured in fore/aft position and mounting bolt slightly loose

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 10,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 10,009 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 10,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 10,009 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,009 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 10,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,009 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 10,009 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,009 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 10,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 10,009 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side spot lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,009 miles

front bush of o/s/r road spring insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 10,009 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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1846 MG is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 1846 MG, 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 1846 MG registered?

1846 MG is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1977.

Is 1846 MG safe to buy?

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