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TDW 186S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,902 mi
Last recorded17,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDW 186S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 17,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 17,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 17,887 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 17,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 17,871 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 17,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 17,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 17,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 17,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 17,775 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,714 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 17,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,583 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 17,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,220 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT CORROSION DUE TO LACK OF USE.

THE ENGINE COULD DO WITH A TUNE - UP.I FOUND THAT THE H.T. LEADS WHERE IN THE WRONG FIRING ORDER(1.2.4.3.)THE CORRECT FIRING ORDER IS (1.3.4.2.).

Pass 3 May 2006 17,169 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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TDW 186S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TDW 186S, 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.

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What year was TDW 186S registered?

TDW 186S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1977.

Is TDW 186S safe to buy?

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