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CHD 40S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,088 mi
Last recorded14,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHD 40S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,088 miles

Front king pins are slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 13,981 miles

Front king pins are slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,875 miles

Front king pins are slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 13,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front king pins are slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2015 13,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,677 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,502 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,467 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,622 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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CHD 40S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CHD 40S, 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 CHD 40S registered?

CHD 40S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is CHD 40S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHD 40S shows 9 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 CHD 40S have outstanding finance?

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