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TEF 395S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,140 mi
Last recorded45,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 395S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rpm raised to 2000 to pass emmissions test

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f king pins

slight play in o/s/f king pins

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f top and bottom king pins have slight play

o/s/f top and bottom king pins have slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,641 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TEF 395S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TEF 395S, 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 TEF 395S registered?

TEF 395S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is TEF 395S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEF 395S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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