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TPH 601S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,928 mi
Last recorded12,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 601S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear springs corroded

slight play nearside front king pin

Fail 8 Sep 2021 12,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear springs corroded

slight play nearside front king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,921 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

play in nearside king pin

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,907 miles

slight play nearside front king pin

Fail 24 Jul 2019 12,906 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 27 Jul 2018 12,896 miles

offside/nearside leaf springs corroded

slight play nearside front king pin

Fail 24 Jul 2018 12,896 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside/nearside leaf springs corroded

slight play nearside front king pin

Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,893 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight play in upper king pin

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,870 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut 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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 12,870 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 12,863 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

slight binding offside and nearside front brakes.

slight imbalance front and rear brakes.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,863 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

slight binding offside and nearside front brakes.

slight imbalance front and rear brakes.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 12,862 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear handbrake cable mounting strap deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 12,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 12,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,745 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

fuel cap seal have light cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

handbrake cable support strap from diff rotted away

Fail 15 Jun 2010 12,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

clutch fluid metal pipe corroded and leaking

handbrake cable support strap from diff rotted away

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,700 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rubber oil feed pipe rubbing on steering column shaft in engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rubber oil feed pipe rubbing on steering column shaft in engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,551 miles

as previous advise sheet 762686167171

Fail 15 Jun 2007 12,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside steering rod from rack inner balljoint slight wear

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,463 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 12,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front floor/inner sill corroded.

Nearside front inner wing corroded through.

Offside front floor/inner sill corroded through.

fuel pipes corroded

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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TPH 601S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TPH 601S, 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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TPH 601S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1977.

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