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LVP 81P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVP 81P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,596 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,129 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 82,978 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,125 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 82,125 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 81,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2011 81,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 81,698 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 81,698 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 81,374 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

no bonnet fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2009 81,374 miles

no bonnet fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 81,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 81,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 81,066 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LVP 81P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LVP 81P, 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 LVP 81P registered?

LVP 81P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 March 1976.

Is LVP 81P safe to buy?

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