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MAO 422P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,300 mi
Last recorded15,300 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 422P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 15,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 10,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 8,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,598 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,630 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 37,619 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,531 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 30,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,125 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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MAO 422P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MAO 422P, 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 MAO 422P registered?

MAO 422P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MAO 422P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAO 422P shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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