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BDM 899S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,930 mi
Last recorded25,930 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 899S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,366 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 24,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,916 miles

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

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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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BDM 899S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDM 899S, 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 BDM 899S?

You can check the full history of BDM 899S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BDM 899S registered?

BDM 899S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is BDM 899S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDM 899S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDM 899S have outstanding finance?

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