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SOP 747S

1977 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,797 mi
Last recorded16,797 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOP 747S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 15,451 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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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SOP 747S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SOP 747S, 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 SOP 747S registered?

SOP 747S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 October 1977.

Is SOP 747S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOP 747S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOP 747S have outstanding finance?

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