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LAN 500P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,034 mi
Last recorded39,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 500P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,436 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,719 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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LAN 500P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LAN 500P, 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 LAN 500P?

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What year was LAN 500P registered?

LAN 500P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is LAN 500P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAN 500P shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAN 500P have outstanding finance?

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