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TCF 544S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,052 mi
Last recorded58,052 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 544S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,052 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,891 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,100 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber starting to seperate

Fail 2 Jul 2016 57,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting rubber starting to seperate

Fail 1 May 2015 56,788 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,788 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 56,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,952 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,609 miles

both front rubber roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,204 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

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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TCF 544S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TCF 544S, 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 TCF 544S registered?

TCF 544S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 29 October 1977.

Is TCF 544S safe to buy?

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