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RHH 39R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHH 39R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 67,585 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,584 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,533 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 63,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,320 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 63,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RHH 39R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHH 39R, 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 RHH 39R registered?

RHH 39R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is RHH 39R safe to buy?

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