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777 MGB

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,479 mi
Last recorded1,479 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 MGB
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 1,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,924 miles

both king pins have slight lift

Fail 20 Sep 2010 9,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both king pins have slight lift

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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777 MGB is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 777 MGB, 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 52 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 777 MGB registered?

777 MGB is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is 777 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 MGB shows 4 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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