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PCO 359S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,164 mi
Last recorded27,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCO 359S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear axle strap freyed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,287 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 May 2007 26,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

wire smoking in boot when lights on

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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PCO 359S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCO 359S, 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 PCO 359S registered?

PCO 359S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PCO 359S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCO 359S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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