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PDA 806R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,629 mi
Last recorded22,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 806R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 22,610 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,482 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,479 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 22,441 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,787 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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PDA 806R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PDA 806R, 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 PDA 806R?

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What year was PDA 806R registered?

PDA 806R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1977.

Is PDA 806R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 806R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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