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TLJ 575S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

32,219 mi
Last recorded32,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 575S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,219 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2007 32,191 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

the standard of welded repairs outside prescribed areas is very poor.

Fail 16 May 2007 32,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn at inner tread edges almost ON limits of tread wear

Engine bay areas and top bulkhead areas (esp around brake cylinder and servo areas) getting abit corroded slightly

Fanbelt tension abit loose and squeals slightly

Front and rear suspension components and front subframe getting abit corroded slightly

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Light scratches at screen

O/S and N/S footwell areas abit corroded slightly

O/S/F outer wing bottom edge loose (Rivets broken)

O/S/R and N/S/F inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded in places

P/Brake lever almost at end of reserve travel (Long)

Rear end shackle mount eye/bolt areas getting abit corroded slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2006

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch flexey under strain

n//s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 575S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 TLJ 575S, 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 TLJ 575S registered?

TLJ 575S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 August 1977.

Is TLJ 575S safe to buy?

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