MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Slight play to N/S/F wheel bearing
Small split to both steering rack gaiters
Slight play to N/S/F wheel bearing
Small split to both steering rack gaiters
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight play to N/S/F wheel bearing
Small split to both steering rack gaiters
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGB 8J is a 1976 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 8J, 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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What year was MGB 8J registered?
MGB 8J is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1976.
Is MGB 8J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGB 8J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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