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RRH 382M

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,039 mi
Last recorded61,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRH 382M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and play in lower kingpin bush (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S engages before N/S (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 56,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,174 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,174 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,149 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,142 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,141 miles

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 Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front bump stop missing

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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RRH 382M is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RRH 382M, 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 RRH 382M registered?

RRH 382M is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is RRH 382M safe to buy?

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