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BWY 385S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,520 mi
Last recorded15,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 385S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 15,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,883 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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BWY 385S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWY 385S, 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 BWY 385S?

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What year was BWY 385S registered?

BWY 385S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is BWY 385S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 385S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWY 385S have outstanding finance?

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