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BCW 90R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,306 mi
Last recorded97,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCW 90R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 97,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,993 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion o/s rear inner arch

o/s rear tyre perished

slight play o/s rack

Fail 13 May 2011 96,993 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion o/s rear inner arch

o/s rear tyre perished

slight play o/s rack

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 96,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear axle rubber unbonded at bottom mount and o/s rubber frayed in middle

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 96,387 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle n/s check strap adrift-o/s frayed

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 92,766 miles

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

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

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

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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BCW 90R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BCW 90R, 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.

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What year was BCW 90R registered?

BCW 90R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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