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BFV 965R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 965R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,437 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 45,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 45,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BFV 965R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFV 965R, 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 BFV 965R registered?

BFV 965R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1977.

Is BFV 965R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFV 965R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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