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TAN 215S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,119 mi
Last recorded48,119 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 215S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,119 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,656 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,397 miles

front lower wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,322 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,101 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 37,356 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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TAN 215S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TAN 215S, 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 TAN 215S?

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What year was TAN 215S registered?

TAN 215S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1977.

Is TAN 215S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 215S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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