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MOG 129P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 129P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 96,785 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,412 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,412 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 96,254 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,187 miles

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,468 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,468 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear seat belt mount holed (not in use)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,439 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake near max travel.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake near max travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 93,266 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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MOG 129P is a 1976 MG B in Blue 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 MOG 129P, 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 MOG 129P?

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What year was MOG 129P registered?

MOG 129P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is MOG 129P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOG 129P 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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