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ROL 298M

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,543 mi
Last recorded7,543 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 298M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 7,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 7,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 7,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 7,389 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 7,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle strap perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor not within 30cm any mountings

Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,870 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front floor corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2013 5,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 4,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 3,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 3,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,255 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fog lights fitted but not operating

n/s/f body outrigger rusted

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,053 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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ROL 298M is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ROL 298M, 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 ROL 298M registered?

ROL 298M is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1977.

Is ROL 298M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROL 298M shows 14 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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