MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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)
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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