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BFC 548R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,323 mi
Last recorded20,323 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 548R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,082 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 20,070 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 19,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 19,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,832 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 18,832 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Boot lid can't be opened

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,422 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,730 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 17,702 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,255 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 16,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

slightly more play in brake pedal bushes than normal

Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2006 12,472 miles

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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BFC 548R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BFC 548R, 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 BFC 548R registered?

BFC 548R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is BFC 548R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFC 548R shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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