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LDY 484P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDY 484P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,824 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

c.o.and hc content only just within accepted limits

fuel smell from vehicle

horn operation could be better

offside front lamp dim

steering wheel deteriorating

wipers poor

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

engine tick over poor

fuel smell from vehicle

horn operation could be better

offside front lamp dim

steering wheel deteriorating

wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

idle speed fast

vehicle contains some welded repair & heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,188 miles

horn & washer switches could be better

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in steering rack

wipers could be better

Fail 10 Apr 2010 55,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

horn & washer switches could be better

parking brake could do with adjustment

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in steering rack

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrossion in front bulkhead passenger side of center console

rear exhaust mount fouling body

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

slight end float in steering assembly

Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mount fouling body

slight end float in steering assembly

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 54,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,009 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 53,990 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LDY 484P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LDY 484P, 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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What year was LDY 484P registered?

LDY 484P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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