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YGN 977S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGN 977S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,927 miles

Braking system leaking hose on rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet by filter (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,330 miles

nearside front floor corrodid ( non prescribed area )

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,593 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,716 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,917 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion found at side and support sills floorpan and chassis

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,145 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 88,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,437 miles

corrosion found at side/support sills chassis fliches floorpan and outriggers

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,625 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,897 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YGN 977S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YGN 977S, 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 YGN 977S registered?

YGN 977S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1977.

Is YGN 977S safe to buy?

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