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MFL 171P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,065 mi
Last recorded44,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 171P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 43,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front & Both Rear Fluid Suspension Units Slightly Leaking

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,956 miles

Coolant leak trace of leak from radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,492 miles

Offside inner rack has slight play

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2017 42,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 40% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside inner rack has slight play

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2010 42,415 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 42,169 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,759 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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MFL 171P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFL 171P, 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

How do I check the history of MFL 171P?

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What year was MFL 171P registered?

MFL 171P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is MFL 171P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFL 171P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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