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LHU 559P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,731 mi
Last recorded19,731 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 559P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 19,727 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 19,510 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 19,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 19,485 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under front wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under front wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,245 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 19,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front sils weak & starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,187 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play/wear steering coloumn universal joint

Fail 4 Aug 2006 19,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/side floor to outer sill becoming corroded/weakened

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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LHU 559P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 LHU 559P, 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 LHU 559P?

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What year was LHU 559P registered?

LHU 559P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is LHU 559P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHU 559P shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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