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TAW 538R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,696 mi
Last recorded77,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 538R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,696 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,229 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front floor & sills corroded

Offside & nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 77,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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TAW 538R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TAW 538R, 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 TAW 538R?

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What year was TAW 538R registered?

TAW 538R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 27 July 1977.

Is TAW 538R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 538R shows 6 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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