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MGC 184P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 184P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 2 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 2 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,317 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking all over.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres are cracking all over.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,086 miles

1.All four tyres are cracking all over.

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 28,084 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

1.All four tyres are cracking all over.

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 233,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,812 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2009 19,812 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,790 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

Engine oil leak

Front no plate

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs

lift in o/s trunion (lower)

lift in o/s trunion (top)

rear valance corroded

slight play o/s rack

Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,790 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted to outer sills

Engine oil leak

Front no plate

lift in o/s trunion (lower)

lift in o/s trunion (top)

rear valance corroded

slight play o/s rack

Pass 11 May 2006 18,007 miles

n/s front chassis rusty

n/s front flexy hose perished

play in o/s rack

rack gaitor o/s perished

o/s front floor pan rusty welded from inside

metal fuel and brake pipes rusty

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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MGC 184P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MGC 184P, 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 MGC 184P?

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What year was MGC 184P registered?

MGC 184P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is MGC 184P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGC 184P shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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