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XGF 689S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 689S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,884 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,884 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,879 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside outer sills full of filler

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,658 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,638 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,328 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,328 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,161 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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XGF 689S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XGF 689S, 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

How do I check the history of XGF 689S?

You can check the full history of XGF 689S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XGF 689S registered?

XGF 689S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is XGF 689S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 689S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGF 689S have outstanding finance?

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