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XRN 585R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRN 585R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 47,383 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2016 47,379 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in both inner and outer body sills

nearside and offside rear axle rubber travel limiting straps deteriorating

oil leak

rear axle u bolts locating cops corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 47,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in both inner and outer body sills

nearside and offside rear axle rubber travel limiting straps deteriorating

oil leak

rear axle u bolts locating cops corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 47,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to inner & outer sills

Pass 24 May 2014 46,568 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Engine leaks oil

sills corroding

Fail 23 May 2014 46,568 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,641 miles

nearside mirror loose , nearside headlight unit slight movement

Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,638 miles

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

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

nearside mirror loose , nearside headlight unit slight movement

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre flat , rear suspension bushes perishing , slight play in rack

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre flat , rear suspension bushes perishing , slight play in rack

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,579 miles

Oil leak

h/brake travel on limit

o/s/r oter tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,548 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,466 miles

battery insecure

o/s and n/s/r tyre walls perished

Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

o/s and n/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,405 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 7 Apr 2006 43,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XRN 585R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRN 585R, 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.

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What year was XRN 585R registered?

XRN 585R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is XRN 585R safe to buy?

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