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LMU 55P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

29,770 mi
Last recorded29,770 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMU 55P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 29,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,315 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 29,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,908 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 28,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 28,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear engine mounting perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 28,420 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,497 miles

Bonnet release handle pull missing

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower wing attachment corroded away

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower floor-sill chassis rail holed by corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 27,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet release handle pull missing

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower wing attachment corroded away

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower floor-sill chassis rail holed by corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,972 miles

Excessive corrosion O/S/F wheel arch not within any perscribed areas

N/S/F kingpin slight play

O/S/F kingpin slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Excessive corrosion O/S/F wheel arch not within any perscribed areas

N/S/F kingpin slight play

O/S/F kingpin slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play front lower kingpin

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,019 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,019 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both lower front side lights not working (there are side lights in headlights also)

o/s/f floor weakend by corosion (not within any prescribed areas)

o/s/r exhaust mounting bracket temporary repared (origanal bracket broken)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 20,426 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LMU 55P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LMU 55P, 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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LMU 55P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1976.

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