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ROJ 901R

1977 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,036 mi
Last recorded66,036 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROJ 901R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 66,036 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 20 Apr 2020 64,730 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded and weak

Fail 1 Apr 2020 64,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Looks like oil cooler pipe from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,539 miles

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,559 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

the o/s outer sill is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,225 miles

no fog light fitted at the time of test

there is a strange noise from the servo

Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,183 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

no fog light fitted at the time of test

there is a sizeable hole in the nearside chassis leg

there is a strange noise from the servo

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,163 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 25,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,293 miles

The handbrake linkage is very close to the fuel tank and exhaust.

The o/s/r handbrake is slow on take-up.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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ROJ 901R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROJ 901R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROJ 901R registered?

ROJ 901R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 July 1977.

Is ROJ 901R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROJ 901R shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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