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RHU 97S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHU 97S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,245 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,121 miles

All four tyres age related cracks

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Rear flexy pipe (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Bolt mlssing nearside seat (5.2.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All four tyres age related cracks

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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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RHU 97S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHU 97S, 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 RHU 97S registered?

RHU 97S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is RHU 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHU 97S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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