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TRF 72R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,221 mi
Last recorded14,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRF 72R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,221 miles

passenger seat missing

rear tyres starting to crack

slight corrosion on nsf inner wing

slight play in osf kingpin

Fail 3 Jun 2014 14,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracked

passenger seat removed

slight play in osf kingpin

Fail 2 May 2013 13,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside and fuel pipe/n/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 2 May 2013 13,975 miles

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

surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside and fuel pipe/n/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,849 miles

underbody and front subframe surface corroded/ surface rust in engine bay/ oil leak noted . somp corroded/

Pass 30 May 2009 13,664 miles

surface rust on sills/ general underside/ f/subframe/ o/s and n/s bump stops perished// wear noted in f/suspension and steering

Fail 30 May 2009 13,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

surface rust on sills/ general underside/ f/subframe/ o/s and n/s bump stops perished// wear noted in f/suspension and steering

Fail 1 May 2008 13,531 miles

Corrosion noted to O/S side of car

Corrosion noted to O/S/R wheel arch in boot

Heavy surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension bushes perishing and components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 13,531 miles

Corrosion noted to O/S side of car

Corrosion noted to O/S/R wheel arch in boot

Heavy surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Suspension bushes perishing and components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,311 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 13,311 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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TRF 72R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TRF 72R, 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 TRF 72R registered?

TRF 72R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TRF 72R safe to buy?

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