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AAB 583R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 583R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,200 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine.

oil leak from gear box.

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and pipe have multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has crack round to joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine.

oil leak from gear box.

oil leak from rear diff.

oil leak from stirring rack .

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 48,136 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,033 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,434 miles

slight movement in o/s front suspension

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,058 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,358 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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AAB 583R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AAB 583R, 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 AAB 583R registered?

AAB 583R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1977.

Is AAB 583R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 583R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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