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TGX 347R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGX 347R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,299 miles

oil leak

play in both front hubs

play in steering rack

rear fog lamp inop

rear leaf springs corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2014 55,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear leaf springs

exhaust blow

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear fog lamp inop

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,551 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR SERVICE BRAKE HALF AS GOOD AS O/S

N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING NOT TO EXCESS AT THIS TIME

O/S FRONT SEAT INSECURE ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 44,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 44,892 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play on n /s/f wheel

Pass 2 May 2008 43,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,966 miles

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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TGX 347R 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 70.6%.

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 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 TGX 347R, 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.

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What year was TGX 347R registered?

TGX 347R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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