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ROJ 739R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,760 mi
Last recorded78,760 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROJ 739R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,760 miles

Offside hand brake down on performance

slight wear to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,869 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ROJ 739R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ROJ 739R, 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 ROJ 739R?

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What year was ROJ 739R registered?

ROJ 739R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 27 June 1977.

Is ROJ 739R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROJ 739R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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