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BCK 683R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,535 mi
Last recorded13,535 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCK 683R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 13,535 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 13,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear numberplate lights not working, repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,527 miles

Offside Rear r/h rear number plate light not working

Pass 29 May 2019 13,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in king pin both sides

Pass 27 May 2018 13,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,253 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 13,253 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2015 13,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre ex mtg needs to be changed

Pass 7 May 2014 13,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre ex mtg needs to be changed o/s and n/s metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 12,889 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 12,889 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 12,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,637 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 12,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 12,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 12,386 miles

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

all 4 side walls of tyres are cracking but do not show cords

Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,386 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all 4 side walls of tyres are cracking but do not show cords

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 12,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 1 May 2007 12,003 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 11,998 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,698 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 11,698 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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BCK 683R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BCK 683R, 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

How do I check the history of BCK 683R?

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What year was BCK 683R registered?

BCK 683R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1977.

Is BCK 683R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCK 683R shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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