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TEF 400S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,290 mi
Last recorded38,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 400S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,004 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,031 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 31,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pipe fauling axel travel strap.

Under body has a heavey coating of underseal, difficult to asess fuel and brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,434 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 30,434 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pipe fouling axle travel strap.

under body as a heavey coating of underseal,difficult to asess pipes ect.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,374 miles

all tyres cracking through tread,

rear axle has oil leak from diff.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,258 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

UNDERSEAL EXTREME

Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,186 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE TREAD AND SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 30 May 2006 30,074 miles

ALL/FOUR/TYRES/SIDEWALL/AND/TREAD/STARTING/TO/CRACK

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 400S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 400S, 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 400S registered?

TEF 400S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TEF 400S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEF 400S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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