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ABW 393R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,506 mi
Last recorded80,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 393R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 77,614 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 77,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

both front upper bushes worn on suspension

both front wishbone bushes worn

both rear tyre walls perished

wear in both front trunions

Pass 18 May 2007 77,209 miles

front suspension bushes perished

front suspension trunions worn

Pass 19 May 2006 76,717 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 76,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

battery insecure

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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ABW 393R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ABW 393R, 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 ABW 393R registered?

ABW 393R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1977.

Is ABW 393R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 393R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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