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ExpiredMileage
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Offside Front trunions slight lateral movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front trunions slight lateral movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNIONS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front BRAKE BINDING
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKES INOP [NO PEDAL] DO NOT DRIVE (1.2.1 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNIONS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front BRAKE BINDING
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/inner wing at front
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/inner wing at front
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres inner edges
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking bottom of both carbs (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres inner edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Leaf Springs Slightly Inverted.
N/S/F & O/S/F Upper Wishbone Inner Bushes Displaced & Retaining Washers Rubbing On Wishbone.
N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Outer Bush Has Slight Play/Wear.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Prop Shaft Joint Badly Worn.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Both rear leaf spring slightly inverted.
Hydraulic clutch twisted and deformed.
Idle sdeed very poor/iratic.
N/s and o/s upper wish bones-inner bushes displaced and retaining washers fouling wishbone.
N/s/f anti roll bar outer bush some play/wear.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Non standard suspension fitted.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear prop shaft rear joint very badly worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
a lot of fuel staining around pump connections
offside front suspension bump stop missing
offside rear damper lower mounting hole oval, some movement.
screenwash poor
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f lower arm outer mounting point becoming worn
slight movement in n\s\f king pin
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SBE 777N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 SBE 777N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SBE 777N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.
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