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SJW 897S

1977 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,168 mi
Last recorded21,168 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJW 897S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,168 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 21,168 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2013 21,158 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 21,147 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,123 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 21,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,347 miles

advie vehicle underside and chassis is very heavily patched as well as being heavily undersealed .it is difficult to ascertain both the integrity of the welding and the strenth of the metal with the corrosion assessment tool.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 20,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise vehicle underside is veryy heavily undersealed and heavily patched.it is difficult to ascertain both the integrity of the welding and the strength of the metal present with the use of the corrosion assesment tool

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SJW 897S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJW 897S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJW 897S registered?

SJW 897S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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