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IIG 313

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,376 mi
Last recorded13,376 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 313
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,159 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 13,159 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed battery tray (7.2.2)

brake servo hose insecure on inlet manifold

play in steering rack inner joints

under side of vehicle generally corrode.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 12,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed battery tray (7.2.2)

brake servo hose insecure on inlet manifold

play in steering rack inner joints

under side of vehicle generally corrode.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,245 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,185 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of drivers seat (slight movement) .

condition of front wiper blades .

hazard lights flash very fast .

Fail 22 May 2014 12,174 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of hazards lights flash very fast .

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,077 miles

floors, sill panels and chassis starting to rust

front subframe, suspension/ steering arms and rear rear axle starting to rust

metal brake/ unions/ ferrules and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front king pin slight movement

rear reverse lamps not working

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,772 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 11,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,301 miles

floors, chassis and sills starting to rust

front inner wings, chassis and bulkhead starting to rust

front kingpins slight lift

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside outer sill rusty and in poor condition

oil leak

steering rack slight play

suspension and steering starting to rust

underside of vehicle rusty and undersealed

Fail 10 Jan 2009 11,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floors, chassis and sills starting to rust

front inner wings, chassis and bulkhead starting to rust

front kingpins slight lift

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside outer sill rusty and in poor condition

oil leak

steering rack slight play

suspension and steering starting to rust

underside of vehicle rusty and undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,504 miles

clutch pedal antislip starting to wear

nearside front king pin slight movement

nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

outer sills starting to rust

steering column slight movement

Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 8,772 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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IIG 313 is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 IIG 313, 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

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What year was IIG 313 registered?

IIG 313 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 August 1976.

Is IIG 313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 313 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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