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TRP 227R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,089 mi
Last recorded9,089 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRP 227R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 9,089 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 8,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 8,628 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 8,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 98,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,952 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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TRP 227R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TRP 227R, 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 TRP 227R registered?

TRP 227R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is TRP 227R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRP 227R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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