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SPD 544R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,940 mi
Last recorded22,940 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 544R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 22,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,640 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 19,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 19,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,802 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 13,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

o/side engine mouting fixing bolt loose

Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,955 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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SPD 544R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SPD 544R, 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 SPD 544R registered?

SPD 544R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1977.

Is SPD 544R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 544R shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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