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BBV 226R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,727 mi
Last recorded32,727 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 226R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,529 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,270 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 28,260 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,974 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NO FOG LAMP FITTED

OSF ENGINE MOUNTING SPLIT!!!!

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NO FOG LAMP FITTED

OSF ENGINE MOUNTING SPLIT!!!!

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,355 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 24,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,847 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,836 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 16,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in n/s/f king pin

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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BBV 226R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBV 226R, 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 BBV 226R registered?

BBV 226R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1977.

Is BBV 226R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBV 226R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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