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SUH 616S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,064 mi
Last recorded5,064 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 616S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 5,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 1,202 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 95,374 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,930 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,930 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

trackrod end rubbers rubbing inside of wheels

Fail 29 Apr 2011 85,520 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

trackrod end rubbers rubbing inside of wheels

Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,508 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 85,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SUH 616S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SUH 616S, 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

How do I check the history of SUH 616S?

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What year was SUH 616S registered?

SUH 616S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is SUH 616S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUH 616S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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