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ALG 416S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,029 mi
Last recorded31,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 416S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 31,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper thrust washer on king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 28,131 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper thrust washer on king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 27,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,166 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,282 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,073 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,680 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 22,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 22,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 21,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,960 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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ALG 416S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow 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 ALG 416S, 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 ALG 416S registered?

ALG 416S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 3 November 1977.

Is ALG 416S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 416S shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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