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BBJ 93S

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,189 mi
Last recorded38,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 93S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,189 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,067 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 37,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,029 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,653 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BBJ 93S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBJ 93S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBJ 93S registered?

BBJ 93S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 November 1977.

Is BBJ 93S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBJ 93S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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