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ROP 956R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,583 mi
Last recorded24,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 956R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 24,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift, requires greasing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,328 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower slight play, require all greasing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 19,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 18,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2020 18,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 16,743 miles

Offside Front slight lift in offside king pin bushes

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 16,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight lift in offside king pin bushes

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 14,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 14,977 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,409 miles

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front slight play at wheel

n/s/f and o/s/f trunion seals ripped

whole underside of vehicle dripping with oil, unable to determine any leaks.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 14,406 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front slight play at wheel.

n/s/f and o/s/f trunion seals ripped.

whole underside of vehicle dripping with oil, unable to identify any leaks.

Fail 23 May 2017 14,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see attached emission results sheet. twice the legal limit (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive see attached result sheet (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front slight play at wheel

n/s/f and o/s/f trunion rubber seals ripped

whole underside of vehicle soaked in oil inc brake and fuel pipes, unable to determine any signs of leaks.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear parking brake could be better

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fine cracks in o/s and n/s rear outer tyre walls

Fail 3 May 2011 9,975 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fine cracks in o/s and n/s rear outer tyre walls

Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,382 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking in side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2010 8,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking in side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 8,349 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 8,237 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,991 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 7,991 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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ROP 956R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROP 956R, 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 ROP 956R registered?

ROP 956R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1977.

Is ROP 956R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 956R shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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