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LBE 405P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBE 405P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,476 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,476 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,063 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,057 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,891 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,127 miles

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

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

o/s park brake lever little travel

rear exhaust system against suspension component

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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LBE 405P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBE 405P, 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 LBE 405P registered?

LBE 405P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1976.

Is LBE 405P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBE 405P shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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