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TPL 468S

1977 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,800 mi
Last recorded16,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 468S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,800 miles

Nearside Front trunion has play in

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside steering rack has a crack at mounting point but rack still secure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,638 miles

slight play in front king pins

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Jul 2016 16,630 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight play in front king pins

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,459 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside and offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle only just met exhaust emission requirements.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 16,458 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside and offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle only just met exhaust emission requirements.

Pass 16 May 2014 16,312 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

slight inbalance on front and rear brakes

Fail 16 May 2014 16,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning light not working

slight binding on rear brakes

slight inbalance on front and rear brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,157 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 16,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust system low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,893 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,876 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 15,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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TPL 468S is a 1977 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TPL 468S, 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 TPL 468S registered?

TPL 468S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 September 1977.

Is TPL 468S safe to buy?

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