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TAL 634R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,710 mi
Last recorded32,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAL 634R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 32,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 32,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 32,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,525 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 32,461 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 32,398 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front corrosion on wing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 32,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,279 miles

Front suspension low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,865 miles

near side front shocker leaking

Pass 31 May 2011 30,425 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all suspesion bushes and 'rubber' components perished/ in poor condition

corrosion hole present in offside front floor pan

exhaust rear clamp heavily corroded and mounts in poor condition

offside front chassis has a corrosion hole present- Advise to rectify

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 20 May 2011 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all suspesion bushes and 'rubber' components perished/ in poor condition

corrosion hole present in offside front floor pan

exhaust rear clamp heavily corroded and mounts in poor condition

offside front chassis has a corrosion hole present- Advise to rectify

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 14 May 2010 28,704 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

suspect leak from nearside rear hub seal?

Pass 19 May 2009 27,250 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear clamp heavily corroded

exhaust rear mount is in poor condition

slight play at front wheels

suspect leak n/s/r brake/ hub seal- further investigation required- no fault discovered regarding soft brake pedal- possibly oil from previous repairs?

track rod ends in poor condition due to incorrectly fitted wheel weights (rubbing on track rod ends)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 25,656 miles

suspect brake fluid on n/s/r backplate.. possibly leaking hub seal? further investigation needed

Pass 11 May 2007 24,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 22,168 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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TAL 634R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 TAL 634R, 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 TAL 634R registered?

TAL 634R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is TAL 634R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAL 634R shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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