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BFR 898R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,318 mi
Last recorded8,318 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 898R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 8,318 miles

minor leak from both rearaxle shaft seals

Fail 26 May 2017 8,315 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

minor leak from both rearaxle shaft seals

Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,229 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,050 miles

both axel half shaft seals leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 4,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 4,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front and rear tyres are cracking on side wall

Fail 31 May 2011 4,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front and rear tyres are cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,962 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension trunions have slight play

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 3,962 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension trunions have slight play

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,646 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 3,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BFR 898R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BFR 898R, 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 BFR 898R?

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What year was BFR 898R registered?

BFR 898R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 28 February 1977.

Is BFR 898R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFR 898R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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