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24,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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ROP 956R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1977.
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