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TPC 786S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,334 mi
Last recorded7,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 786S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 7,334 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 5,464 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 5,464 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 3,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 3,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 1,821 miles

nearside front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2006 99,053 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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TPC 786S 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 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 TPC 786S, 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 TPC 786S registered?

TPC 786S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TPC 786S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPC 786S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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