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ACK 849R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,093 mi
Last recorded13,093 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 849R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 13,093 miles

Offside Front king pin worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 13,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 13,013 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2017 128,815 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small spilt (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 12,814 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small spilt (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2016 12,814 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Body has slight corrosion and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated very small split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak from both engine and gearbox

slight coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,700 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 12,700 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear in all trunions

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,119 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension close to bumpstops

Fail 9 Jun 2008 12,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension close to bumpstops

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,758 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 11,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,821 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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ACK 849R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ACK 849R, 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 ACK 849R registered?

ACK 849R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1977.

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