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TLJ 399S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 399S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TLJ 399S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLJ 399S, 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 TLJ 399S registered?

TLJ 399S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TLJ 399S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 399S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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