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LTC 56P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTC 56P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 62,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 57,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,186 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 55,180 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,318 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear leaf spring bushes (front) slight deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,312 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear leaf spring bushes (front) slight deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 50,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,471 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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LTC 56P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LTC 56P, 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 LTC 56P?

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What year was LTC 56P registered?

LTC 56P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 July 1976.

Is LTC 56P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTC 56P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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