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TPR 505S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,823 mi
Last recorded13,823 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 505S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,823 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 13,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,648 miles

exhaust stud missing from down pipe but system not leaking/still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2021 13,624 miles

exhaust stud missing from down pipe but system not leaking/still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2021 13,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust stud missing from down pipe but system not leaking/still secure

Pass 27 May 2020 13,607 miles

idle erratic

soft top interferes with seat belt operation when down

Pass 15 May 2019 13,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,231 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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TPR 505S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPR 505S, 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 TPR 505S registered?

TPR 505S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TPR 505S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPR 505S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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