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SOB 777H

1969 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1969 MG Mgb32,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOB 777H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,054 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,799 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,440 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,465 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,465 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,913 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,497 miles

rear gearbox mounting broken

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,218 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 May 2006 78,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 78,945 miles

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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SOB 777H is a 1969 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1969 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 32,530 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 SOB 777H, 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 57 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOB 777H?

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What year was SOB 777H registered?

SOB 777H is a 1969 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1969.

Is SOB 777H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOB 777H shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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