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MGT 829L

1976 MG B

Orange Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,776 mi
Last recorded53,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 829L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,290 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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MGT 829L is a 1976 MG B in Orange with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGT 829L, 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 MGT 829L?

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What year was MGT 829L registered?

MGT 829L is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is MGT 829L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 829L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGT 829L have outstanding finance?

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