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MGW 319P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 319P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,595 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,519 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,047 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel

oil leak

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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MGW 319P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MGW 319P, 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 MGW 319P?

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What year was MGW 319P registered?

MGW 319P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is MGW 319P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGW 319P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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