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TPG 313S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,077 mi
Last recorded19,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 313S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 19,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 18,847 miles

o/s/r binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2011 18,845 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,635 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 13,348 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 18,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 17,965 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 17,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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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TPG 313S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TPG 313S, 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 TPG 313S registered?

TPG 313S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1977.

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