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TPA 777S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 777S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,924 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower wings corroded

both rear axel bump stops corrded

both rear rebound straps poor condition

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill corroded in places

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight play / lift in both front king pins

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

under body corrosion in places

Fail 27 May 2016 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower wings corroded

both rear axel bump stops corrded

both rear rebound straps poor condition

engine oil leak

o/s outer sill corroded in places

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight play / lift in both front king pins

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

under body corrosion in places

Pass 29 May 2015 91,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in front wings

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 May 2015 91,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in front wings

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 84,817 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 27 May 2014 84,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 30 May 2013 81,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 81,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 79,447 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,446 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2011 77,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel

slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,243 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel

slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,874 miles

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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TPA 777S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TPA 777S, 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 TPA 777S registered?

TPA 777S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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