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TAR 963R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 963R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,256 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,256 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,215 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

cooling fan not working

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,209 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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TAR 963R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAR 963R, 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 TAR 963R registered?

TAR 963R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is TAR 963R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 963R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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