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OWN 600R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,247 mi
Last recorded34,247 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 600R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,568 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edgde

Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,041 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edgde

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,526 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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OWN 600R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OWN 600R, 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 OWN 600R registered?

OWN 600R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is OWN 600R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWN 600R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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