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MME 200P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 200P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 73,769 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front brakes slight binding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,645 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

off side outer chassis out rigger repaired by fibre glass

Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

off side outer chassis out rigger repaired by fibre glass

Pass 2 May 2007 69,464 miles

Battery insecure

Battery tray has slight corrosion

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front lower wishbones inner bushes perishing

Front number plate cracked

N/S And O/S/R spring hanger bushes starting to perish

N/S/F and O/S/R metal brake pipes have some corrosion

N/S/F tyre inner edge of tread depth at min

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,369 miles

All rear spring hanger bushes are perishing and have play

Battery mounting box has corrosion

N/S/F Roadspring has distortion in coils

O/S/F drivers floor srtrenthening member has corrosion and had fibre glass repair

O/S/R Shock absorber mounting point conditon poor

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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MME 200P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MME 200P, 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 MME 200P registered?

MME 200P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 June 1976.

Is MME 200P safe to buy?

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