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THN 117S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,290 mi
Last recorded21,290 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHN 117S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,290 miles

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

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

slight play on n/s/r shockabsorber link arm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,651 miles

THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCESSIVE WEILDING AND REPAIRS TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE, SURFICE CORROSION STARTED INSIDE CAR.

Fail 18 Aug 2007 14,651 miles

Offside Front Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 13,312 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 13,021 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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THN 117S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 THN 117S, 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 THN 117S registered?

THN 117S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is THN 117S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THN 117S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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