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TPV 750R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,437 mi
Last recorded78,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 750R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 78,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,197 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged occasionally jamming (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunions (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunions (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyres sidewalls detteriated.

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

Windscreen damaged out of swept area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,494 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyres sidewalls detteriated.

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

Windscreen damaged out of swept area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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TPV 750R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPV 750R, 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 TPV 750R registered?

TPV 750R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is TPV 750R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPV 750R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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