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ROM 290R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,444 mi
Last recorded27,444 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROM 290R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch. Needs Attention.

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

Pass 17 May 2017 24,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer jet not hitting windscreen

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front rubber bump stops missing

Fail 13 May 2017 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front washer jet not hitting windscreen

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front rubber bump stops missing

Pass 6 May 2016 23,120 miles

Both front suspension bump stops missing

Corrosion on nearside rear lower quarter panel

Nearside Front Castle rail holed

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2015 22,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front suspension lower bump stops missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front castle rail holed

Slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill and outer wing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 21,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 20,667 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 20,667 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2010 20,271 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 20,271 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 20,120 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 20,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,955 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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ROM 290R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROM 290R, 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.

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What year was ROM 290R registered?

ROM 290R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1977.

Is ROM 290R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROM 290R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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