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LRV 338R

1976 MG B

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 338R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,497 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 74,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel hoses perished

Pass 10 May 2017 65,545 miles

heavy undercoating on under side

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 63,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,958 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,954 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,253 miles

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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LRV 338R is a 1976 MG B in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LRV 338R, 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 LRV 338R registered?

LRV 338R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is LRV 338R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRV 338R shows 24 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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