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9010 MG

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,133 mi
Last recorded23,133 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9010 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 23,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 23,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,979 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 22,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,527 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 22,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 21,281 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,933 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 18,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,805 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,787 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,231 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,070 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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9010 MG is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 9010 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.

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What year was 9010 MG registered?

9010 MG is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1977.

Is 9010 MG safe to buy?

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