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ROU 918S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROU 918S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,331 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

replace wiper blades.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,331 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

replace wiper blades.

Pass 9 May 2017 61,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 60,379 miles

Advise rear fog light not working

Fail 6 May 2015 60,379 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise rear fog light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 59,769 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,745 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 59,604 miles

Advise osr brake holding on

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,564 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,378 miles

Advise both front brakes slight binding

Advise unable to open boot

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

Pass 1 May 2007 59,215 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 59,215 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 58,961 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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ROU 918S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROU 918S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROU 918S?

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What year was ROU 918S registered?

ROU 918S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 December 1977.

Is ROU 918S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROU 918S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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