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ACK 876R

1977 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 876R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,193 miles

All front top suspension bushes are cracking.

Coolant leak From overflow pipe. ()

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,487 miles

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded.

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

Top suspension bushes are cracking.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,889 miles

Front top suspension bushes are cracking.

O/S/F wing is corroded.

Oil leak from engine and gear box.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,018 miles

Front suspension bushes poor/cracking.

Offside front wing badly corroded.

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,018 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension bushes poor/cracking.

Offside front wing badly corroded.

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,316 miles

Nearside washer jet inoperative.

Offside front wing corroded and both rear arches corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,558 miles

Offside front wing badly corroded.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,828 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,773 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside rear axle strap broken.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight drag from nearside rear brake

Tracking ?

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight drag from nearside rear brake

Tracking ?

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,345 miles

Coolant leak from heater valve.

Front brake pads approx 4-6,000 miles left.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak from heater valve.

Front brake pads approx 4-6,000 miles left.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,554 miles

Approx 3,000 miles left on front brake pads.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,506 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 78,506 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp loose for rear box

o/s/f wing detached by sill

washers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 876R is a 1977 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 876R, 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 876R registered?

ACK 876R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1977.

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