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YJO 177R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,931 mi
Last recorded38,931 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 177R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 38,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,916 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 4 Oct 2014 38,914 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,596 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

slight misting of oil over steering rack

Pass 29 May 2010 38,573 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,573 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,950 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,636 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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YJO 177R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJO 177R, 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 YJO 177R registered?

YJO 177R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is YJO 177R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 177R shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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