MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f inner sidewall of remoulded tyre has an imperfection,but does not show cords
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f inner sidewall of remoulded tyre has an imperfection,but does not show cords
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to floor and sills
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
offside front seat belt fraying. boot floor corroding. chassis tops and front inner wings corroding. engine wet with oil . exhaust mounting splitting.
slight dampness offside rear suspension damper. most floor areas corroding. park brake lever shows side play in mechanism. slight play in steering rack.
slight play in offside and nearside front suspensions. rear floor/. old floors seams parted. . rear axle play
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front seat belt fraying. boot floor corroding. engine oil leaks. exhaust mounting splitting. front chassis tops and inner wings corroding
rear floor / old floors seams parted.
slight dampness offside rear suspension damper. most floor areas corroding. park brake side play in pivot . slight play steering rack slight play front suspensions.
engine oil leaks. steering wet with engine oil .slight play steering rack. most floor and chaais areas rusting. offside rear suspension damper slightly damp.
slight side play in park brake mechanism.old floor and rear floor seams parting.slight play in front suspensions.
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine oil leaks. n/s/f wiper blade split.brake fluid low. steering wet with oil .water leaks thermostat area.play in steering rack. floors and chassis corroding.
offside rear suspension damper slightly damp.parkbrake lever side play.rear rear floor seams. slight play front suspensions.front brake slight imballance.
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TKG 53S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TKG 53S, 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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TKG 53S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1977.
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