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LMH 161P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 161P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,542 miles

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,268 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle as detailed to vehicle presenter

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2006

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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LMH 161P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LMH 161P, 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 LMH 161P?

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What year was LMH 161P registered?

LMH 161P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is LMH 161P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMH 161P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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