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719 HFU

1977 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,178 mi
Last recorded31,178 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration719 HFU
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,178 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 31,178 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,953 miles

slight weap from nsf shocker

gearbox overdrive unit oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,543 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,543 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested car will not tick over (7.3.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,973 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 28,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 28,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from suspension

Fail 7 May 2014 28,346 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from suspension

Pass 10 May 2013 28,173 miles

slight crack in exhaust manifold

slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 7 May 2013 28,173 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 5 May 2012 27,906 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 27,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,773 miles

some inbalance on rear brakes

steering column runs very close to o/s chassis rail

Fail 4 Apr 2007 27,547 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,547 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,015 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 27,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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719 HFU is a 1977 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 719 HFU, 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 719 HFU registered?

719 HFU is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is 719 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 719 HFU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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