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MEG 555P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 555P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,856 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,057 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 52,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,813 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside inner sill and floor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,263 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,479 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,847 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,844 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,073 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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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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