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TWW 299R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,101 mi
Last recorded44,101 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWW 299R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,614 miles

near side and off side B/head has been repaired from outer side and newly painted

outer lower side sill covers fitted at time of test

under side of vehicle coated in underbody sealant front to rear

Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,607 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

horn weak

near side and off side (outer side sill covers fitted

near side mirror loose to mounting point

near side washer jet not working

rear exhaust clamp corroded and adrift

underseal to under side of vehicle front to rear

Fail 27 May 2010 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front track rod ends very close to inside of wheels

car freshly painted under both front wings and chassis areas

near side rear bump stop missing

rear chassis freshly painted at both spring mounts on both sides of car

Fail 7 May 2010 32,541 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 32,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 32,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,697 miles

front right h'lamp reflector starting to corrode. †left rear axle stop missing.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 31,897 miles

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

front right h'lamp reflector starting to corrode. †left rear axle stop missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,296 miles

nearside rear axle stop missing.

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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TWW 299R 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 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 TWW 299R, 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 TWW 299R registered?

TWW 299R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1977.

Is TWW 299R safe to buy?

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