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SOH 195S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 195S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,489 miles

All tyres cracked and perished due to age. 165R14 84T

Both front wheels hard to turn by hand. Recommend inspection.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey. Not rough when rotated.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,489 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

All tyres cracked and perished due to age. 165R14 84T

Both front wheels hard to turn by hand. Recommend inspection.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey. Not rough when rotated.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 76,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,553 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 70,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,356 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 195S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 195S, 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 195S registered?

SOH 195S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is SOH 195S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOH 195S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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