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ANX 554S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 554S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle under-body covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle under-body covered in under-seal

Pass 18 May 2023 77,405 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 76,921 miles

front subframe corroded unable to fully assess

Fail 12 May 2022 76,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

front subframe corroded unable to fully assess

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,706 miles

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

Rear springs weak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,289 miles

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

Rear Leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,158 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 75,934 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,741 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 75,548 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 75,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 75,441 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,123 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 75,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,539 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,427 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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ANX 554S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ANX 554S, 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 ANX 554S registered?

ANX 554S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is ANX 554S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANX 554S shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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