MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight corrosion in places
offside front brake binding slightly
all springs worn
all springs worn
front brake pads overheated and starting to break up
offside rear spring bump stop heavily corroded
signs of movement on nearsdie rear spring shackle u bolts
all springs worn
both front tyres on legal limit
front brake pads in poor condition(overheated and crumbling)
rear brake imbalance borderline pass
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear brake binding slightly
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SYV 885S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SYV 885S, 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 SYV 885S?
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What year was SYV 885S registered?
SYV 885S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1977.
Is SYV 885S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SYV 885S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SYV 885S have outstanding finance?
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