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SRR 178F

1997 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,482 mi
Last recorded13,482 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 178F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2021 13,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 9,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 6,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,291 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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SRR 178F is a 1997 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 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 SRR 178F, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRR 178F registered?

SRR 178F is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is SRR 178F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 178F 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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