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MMV 188P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,239 mi
Last recorded28,239 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 188P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 28,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,178 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corossion os bulkhead

ns top swivel joimt slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2011 28,178 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corossion os bulkhead

ns top swivel joimt slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,042 miles

carpets stuck down unable to check around belt mountings

rear springs getting worn

some play in steering,king pins and trunions

underside of vehicle getting thin in places and covered in thick underseal

Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,042 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

carpets stuck down unable to check around belt mountings

rear springs getting worn

some play in steering,king pins and trunions

underside of vehicle getting thin in places and covered in thick underseal

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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MMV 188P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MMV 188P, 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 MMV 188P registered?

MMV 188P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1976.

Is MMV 188P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMV 188P shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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