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RUJ 534R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,150 mi
Last recorded1,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 534R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 1,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 97,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding after handbrake applied (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING AT FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,658 miles

Battery insecure BARRYRY BOX CORRODED (1.9.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL INNER/OUTER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING AT FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,943 miles

advise battery box for corrosion

advise n/s front inner wing repair behind plastic wing guard

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,444 miles

advise battery box corroded

advise both front flexie brake hoses perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 92,367 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise battery box corroded

advise both front flexie brake hoses perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,199 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

most floor areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

most floor areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,060 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,100 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,593 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 74,593 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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RUJ 534R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RUJ 534R, 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 RUJ 534R registered?

RUJ 534R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1977.

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