MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner bushes (2.4.F.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
battery carrier corroded
lift in both king pins
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner bushes (2.4.F.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
battery carrier corroded
lift in both king pins
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
lift in both king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
lift in both king pins
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
lift in both king pins
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
lift in both king pins
nearside inner sill and floor panels very weak
sill panels weak
lift in king pins
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside inner sill panels very weak
rear springs weak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
lift in king pins
nearside inner sill panels very weak
rear springs weak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
lift in king pins
nearside inner sill panel very weak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
lift in king pins
nearside inner sill panel very weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner sill and floor
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
nearside inner sill and floor
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight play to both front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight play to both front wheel bearings
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
nearside baffle plate insecure
sill covers fitted
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MEG 555P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 MEG 555P, 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.
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MEG 555P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1976.
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