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SOA 770S

1977 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 770S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,454 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel

oil residue engine and transmission areas

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 84,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,060 miles

under body general corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

under body coated in sealant

Pass 9 May 2018 83,878 miles

Corrosion to both front road springs

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

Oil leak ()

Poor aim from washer jets

Unable to fully check any welded repairs due to an excess of sealent

Pass 10 May 2017 83,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 83,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2015 82,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 82,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on underside forward of the offside rear road spring front shackle.

tickover erratic.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,320 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion on each front chassis member.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,461 miles

Gearbox oil leak. Slight play in offside front suspension.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 75,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 71,712 miles

all road springs very weak

repair to n/s outer body sill pos. filler over metal !!!

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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SOA 770S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOA 770S, 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 SOA 770S registered?

SOA 770S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SOA 770S safe to buy?

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