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TAK 417S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,417 mi
Last recorded38,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAK 417S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,417 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,784 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 37,771 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,116 miles

offside parking brake lower in effort

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside handbrake only just qualifies

slight play in nearside front kingpin assembly

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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TAK 417S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TAK 417S, 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 TAK 417S?

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What year was TAK 417S registered?

TAK 417S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1977.

Is TAK 417S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAK 417S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAK 417S have outstanding finance?

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