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TTO 155R

1997 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,201 mi
Last recorded50,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTO 155R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,676 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 49,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 49,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,038 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,038 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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TTO 155R is a 1997 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 TTO 155R, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TTO 155R registered?

TTO 155R is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is TTO 155R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTO 155R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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