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STF 428S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 428S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

starting to rust on rear ends of sills

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 51,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,244 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 49,637 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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STF 428S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 STF 428S, 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 STF 428S registered?

STF 428S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is STF 428S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 428S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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