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TFD 977W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,149 mi
Last recorded27,149 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFD 977W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 27,149 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 May 2018 23,623 miles

O/S/F brake slightly sticky

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 May 2018 23,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

O/S/F brake slightly sticky

O/S/F inner sill has corrosion

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2017 23,394 miles

corrosion to front scuttle an both sides

corrosion to n/s chassis rail

corrosion to o/s/f wing and door

Fail 12 May 2017 23,394 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front scuttle an both sides

corrosion to n/s chassis rail

corrosion to o/s/f wing and door

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,381 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hole caused by corrosion in n/s front inner wing/sill,but not within prescribed area

steering rack has play in inner joints

there is corrosion to the bottom of o/s front wing

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,371 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 23,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some corrosion to door shuts and door bottoms,also to inner sills

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,212 miles

front and rear suspension comonants slightly rusted

front bulkhead showing signs of slight corrosion

slight play in front suspension joints

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front and rear suspension comonants slightly rusted

front bulkhead showing signs of slight corrosion

slight play in front suspension joints

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,594 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 21,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 21,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,296 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TFD 977W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 TFD 977W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFD 977W?

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What year was TFD 977W registered?

TFD 977W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is TFD 977W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFD 977W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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