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MKJ 8P

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKJ 8P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,555 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow from rear box

some signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2009 91,506 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust rusty and slight blow from rear box

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,893 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2007 89,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2007 89,346 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

signs of underbody corrosion

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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MKJ 8P is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKJ 8P, 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 MKJ 8P registered?

MKJ 8P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1976.

Is MKJ 8P safe to buy?

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