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MCD 435P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

574 mi
Last recorded574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 435P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heavy undersealing under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in prop-shaft ujs

Slight play in steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside reverse light inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in prop-shaft ujs

Slight play in steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Steering column fouling on ignition leads

Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reverse lights inoperative

Slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Slight wear in propshaft universal joints

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 98,859 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reverse lights inoperative

Slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Slight wear in propshaft universal joints

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,398 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in both propshaft universal joints

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 16 Jun 2010 98,398 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in both propshaft universal joints

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Slight wear in offside front trunion

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,139 miles

very slight play in offside front trunion

Fail 5 Jun 2009 98,139 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

hand brake lever close to full travel

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 97,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,968 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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MCD 435P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MCD 435P, 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 MCD 435P registered?

MCD 435P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1976.

Is MCD 435P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCD 435P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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