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TEC 46R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,435 mi
Last recorded24,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 46R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 24,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,255 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 24,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 24,115 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 22,955 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,826 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body shows corrosion

Pass 15 May 2009 16,272 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

leaf spring u bolts corroded

underside heavilly undersealed,difficult to check corrosion

Fail 7 May 2009 16,272 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

leaf spring u bolts corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,177 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 13,167 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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TEC 46R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEC 46R, 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 TEC 46R registered?

TEC 46R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is TEC 46R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEC 46R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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