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ROL 479M

1977 MG B Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B Roadster56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 479M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,218 miles

lift in both front king pins

o/s handbrake cable slightly insecure

o/s/r brake slightly binding

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,163 miles

both o/s/r & n/s/f brakes slightly binding

slight lift in both front suspension king pins advise repair

Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 13,045 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting rubbers broken

headlamp switch poor in operation

Pass 26 May 2016 13,008 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes perished

both o/s/r & n/s/f brakes slightly binding

centre to rear exhaust mountings poor

front tyres cracked & perished

light switch slightly poor in operation

old earth battery cable loose in battery box

rear suspension straps poor

slight lift in both front king pins

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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ROL 479M is a 1977 MG B Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROL 479M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ROL 479M registered?

ROL 479M is a 1977 MG B Roadster, first registered on 21 September 1977.

Is ROL 479M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROL 479M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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