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ARH 687S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 687S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,339 miles

Offside Front wing & sill in poor condition with heavy corrosion

Offside Rear axle travel limit strap in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,339 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes to manifold joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end within wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing & sill in poor condition with heavy corrosion

Offside Rear axle travel limit strap in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2012 57,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,885 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside rear sill back

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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ARH 687S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARH 687S, 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 ARH 687S registered?

ARH 687S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1977.

Is ARH 687S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 687S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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