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SUJ 7R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

4,049 mi
Last recorded4,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUJ 7R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 4,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 3,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 2,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 1,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 794 miles

Nearside Rear Axle strap deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 1,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 12,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 10,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,702 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 8,702 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 8,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 8,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,431 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 8,287 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 8,287 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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SUJ 7R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SUJ 7R, 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 SUJ 7R registered?

SUJ 7R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1977.

Is SUJ 7R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUJ 7R shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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