CarVerify

Free Car Check

226 PYB

1976 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,409 mi
Last recorded22,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration226 PYB
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,482 miles

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2015 21,472 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,675 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 20,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 15,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,818 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
Full MG Mgb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

226 PYB is a 1976 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 226 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 226 PYB?

You can check the full history of 226 PYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 226 PYB registered?

226 PYB is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is 226 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 PYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226 PYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 226 PYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.