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TFW 697R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,959 mi
Last recorded20,959 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFW 697R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 20,959 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 20,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 20,275 miles

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 19,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis / wing (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 19,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,053 miles

n/s head lamp aim weak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 18,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,892 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s floor

slight distortion n/s/f chassis

viechle under body coverd in sealant

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,952 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

underside of veichle coverd in sealant and paint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle has varying degrees of corrosion, n/s chassis at front had repair and filler splitting

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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TFW 697R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFW 697R, 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

How do I check the history of TFW 697R?

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What year was TFW 697R registered?

TFW 697R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is TFW 697R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFW 697R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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