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TWA 509S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWA 509S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,559 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 45,011 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake dust covers corroded

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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TWA 509S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWA 509S, 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 TWA 509S registered?

TWA 509S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is TWA 509S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWA 509S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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