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SOH 16S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,178 mi
Last recorded87,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 16S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,178 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,161 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking and perishing on sidewalls and inbetween tread on all tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,083 miles

n/side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,058 miles

Fuel tank getting rusty.

Pass 8 May 2009 87,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 87,007 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 86,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,879 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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SOH 16S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOH 16S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOH 16S registered?

SOH 16S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is SOH 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOH 16S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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