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MKV 885P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKV 885P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

throtle sticks on

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,115 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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MKV 885P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKV 885P, 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 MKV 885P?

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What year was MKV 885P registered?

MKV 885P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1976.

Is MKV 885P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKV 885P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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