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SHP 183R

1977 MG B Roadster

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,209 mi
Last recorded39,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B Roadster56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHP 183R
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,209 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Gear box leaking

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2017 39,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in steering rack

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Gear box leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,396 miles

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

front fuel pipe slightly damaged

possible oil leak from rear diff or wheel cylinders further investigation required

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front wheel barings

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,317 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,492 miles

Water leak ( heater hose )

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,321 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,603 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,658 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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SHP 183R is a 1977 MG B Roadster in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHP 183R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHP 183R registered?

SHP 183R is a 1977 MG B Roadster, first registered on 14 January 1977.

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