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PBO 353R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBO 353R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

OS park brake effort low

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 86,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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PBO 353R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBO 353R, 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.

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What year was PBO 353R registered?

PBO 353R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is PBO 353R safe to buy?

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