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MKN 962P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKN 962P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,854 miles

Advise : oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,058 miles

windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 35,597 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 32,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,851 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,547 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 May 2006 29,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 29,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 29,722 miles

offside rear tyre is perrished in outer sidewall

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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MKN 962P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MKN 962P, 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 MKN 962P registered?

MKN 962P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is MKN 962P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKN 962P shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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