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PEG 316R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEG 316R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

slight play in nearside and offside front steering trunions

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside front steering trunnion joints

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,360 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside front steering trunnion joints

Pass 16 May 2018 53,221 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,214 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive misfire (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,093 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,932 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 52,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,500 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,200 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,823 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 51,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,874 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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PEG 316R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PEG 316R, 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 PEG 316R registered?

PEG 316R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is PEG 316R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEG 316R shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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