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ANX 895S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,071 mi
Last recorded7,071 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 895S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 7,071 miles

slight oil leaks all over engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Aug 2023 5,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 4,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 4,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 1,826 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 1,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 1,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 1,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 1,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 1,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 1,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 986 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 846 miles

Coolant leak

bulge in clutch hose pipe

Pass 5 May 2007 376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 May 2007 376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2006 89,847 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 895S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 895S, 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 895S registered?

ANX 895S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is ANX 895S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANX 895S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANX 895S have outstanding finance?

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