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TDW 777S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,785 mi
Last recorded52,785 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDW 777S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,785 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,783 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,311 miles

axle check strap deteriorated

slight play in king pin

Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

axle check strap deteriorated

slight play in king pin

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,550 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s and n/s/f king pins have play

park brake cables held with zip ties

rear axle straps deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r brake drum damp

o/s and n/s/f king pins have play

park brake cables held with zip ties

rear axle straps deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side and near side rear rebound straps deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side and near side rear rebound straps deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,784 miles

Oil leak

emmision hydrocarbon level near upper limit at idle/carbon monoxide limit near upper limit at idle

main beam stalk will not stay on

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,784 miles

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

Oil leak

main beam stalk will not stay on

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear backplate oily

Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear backplate oily

Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,187 miles

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

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

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 777S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TDW 777S, 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 TDW 777S registered?

TDW 777S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is TDW 777S safe to buy?

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