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FAX 232K

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,132 mi
Last recorded7,132 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 232K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 7,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 6,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 5,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 3,841 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 2,876 miles

brake discs corroded

poor welding repairs

screen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2015 2,086 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

poor welding repairs

Pass 18 Oct 2014 1,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poor welding repairs

shockabsorber bushes poor

Fail 11 Oct 2014 1,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poor welding repairs

shockabsorber bushes poor

Pass 28 Oct 2013 992 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

Play in o/s steering rack.

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface rust on front brake disc's.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

Play in o/s steering rack.

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface rust on front brake disc's.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 909 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 757 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

New floors and sills fitted all spot welded

Slight warp front discs

Pass 22 Jun 2006 125 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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FAX 232K is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAX 232K, 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.

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FAX 232K is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 December 1976.

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