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MCC 180R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCC 180R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,331 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,287 miles

fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion and toutching main live battery cable

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,977 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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MCC 180R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MCC 180R, 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 MCC 180R registered?

MCC 180R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 October 1976.

Is MCC 180R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCC 180R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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