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TKG 53S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,124 mi
Last recorded59,124 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 53S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner sidewall of remoulded tyre has an imperfection,but does not show cords

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,527 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,530 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,528 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,751 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,741 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,465 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 40,330 miles

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.

Fail 6 Sep 2005 40,330 miles

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.

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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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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What year was TKG 53S registered?

TKG 53S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1977.

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