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MCF 499P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,056 mi
Last recorded43,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 499P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,056 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 43,056 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,807 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,521 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,689 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 36,536 miles

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

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

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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MCF 499P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MCF 499P, 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 MCF 499P registered?

MCF 499P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1976.

Is MCF 499P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 499P shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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