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SRJ 232R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

3,525 mi
Last recorded3,525 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 232R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 3,525 miles

lower trunion seals split

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 11 Jul 2018 2,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 2,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,478 miles

Front Unorthodox Seat belt mountings attached to bodywork

Offside Front Headlamp reflector poor

Offside Front headlamp aim pattern poor

Fail 11 Jul 2017 2,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Unorthodox Seat belt mountings attached to bodywork

Offside Front Headlamp reflector poor

Offside Front headlamp aim pattern poor

Pass 18 Jun 2016 1,294 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 1,292 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 1,270 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 1,270 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 1,082 miles

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

Passenger seat/seat belt missing at time of test

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2012 954 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all front bushes deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2012 948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2012 980 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front cross member corrded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 751 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch release bearing noisy

gear oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch release bearing very noisy

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front indicator intermitant

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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SRJ 232R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SRJ 232R, 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 SRJ 232R registered?

SRJ 232R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1977.

Is SRJ 232R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRJ 232R shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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