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SOH 185S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 185S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2016 83,007 miles

Offside Rear brake not locking

Pass 29 May 2015 82,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 80,546 miles

nearside front track rod end rubber split

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2010 79,802 miles

nearside front track rod end rubber split

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 19 May 2009 79,245 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 1 May 2008 78,602 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

has hole in offside chassis rail but not 30cm of steering,braking etc

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 78,301 miles

H.C. reading was over 1200- on natural idle speed.

Nearside headlamp bezel missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,743 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 185S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 185S, 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.

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What year was SOH 185S registered?

SOH 185S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1977.

Is SOH 185S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOH 185S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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