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MHB 412P

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHB 412P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 87,595 miles

Battery carrier corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,124 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,948 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,719 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Upper (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,719 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Upper (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,600 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorating

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,597 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner upper (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,540 miles

customer advised front bump stop rubbers missing and bolts missing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,531 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

customer advised front bump stop rubbers missing and bolts missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,389 miles

customer advised front bumpstops missing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

customer advisedfront bumpstops missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,965 miles

Oil leak

diff knocking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

diff knocking

engine misfire

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,897 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad water leak from bottom hose

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,821 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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MHB 412P is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MHB 412P, 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 MHB 412P registered?

MHB 412P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1976.

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