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MJW 855P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,692 mi
Last recorded32,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJW 855P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 32,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 32,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 32,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,648 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 24,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,439 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,469 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 21,301 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 21,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,835 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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MJW 855P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJW 855P, 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 MJW 855P?

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What year was MJW 855P registered?

MJW 855P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is MJW 855P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJW 855P shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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