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BOE 108B

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,127 mi
Last recorded4,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 108B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 4,127 miles

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Fail 12 Jun 2017 4,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,560 miles

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,506 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 1,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2014 701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r backplate showing poss oil leak

slight play in brake pedal pivot

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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BOE 108B is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 BOE 108B, 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 50 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 BOE 108B?

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What year was BOE 108B registered?

BOE 108B is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is BOE 108B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 108B shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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