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MGB 812P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,162 mi
Last recorded31,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 812P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 30,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,063 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 30,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 29,356 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,594 miles

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

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,594 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,291 miles

Nearside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,365 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F & O/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE STARTING TO PERISH AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,948 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F & O/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,246 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear fuel pipe starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,183 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,524 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

VERY SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE BUT NO BIND ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEARING RACK BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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MGB 812P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MGB 812P, 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 MGB 812P registered?

MGB 812P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 November 1976.

Is MGB 812P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 812P shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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