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MAR 981P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 981P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,758 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunnion excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excess play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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MAR 981P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MAR 981P, 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 MAR 981P?

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What year was MAR 981P registered?

MAR 981P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is MAR 981P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 981P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAR 981P have outstanding finance?

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