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MCU 396P

1976 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,298 mi
Last recorded26,298 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 396P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 26,298 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion in general around front floor/ inner sill

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 26,202 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 26,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,009 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 26,009 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 25,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,862 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front wing insecure

Offside rear tyre badley deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,862 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front wing insecure

Offside rear tyre badley deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 24,230 miles

all tyres cracking

o/s front floor to inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,230 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all tyres cracking

o/s front floor to inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 15,755 miles

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,199 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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MCU 396P is a 1976 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MCU 396P, 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 MCU 396P registered?

MCU 396P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1976.

Is MCU 396P safe to buy?

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