MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,034 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
N/S front wheel slightly binding.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S and N/S front and rear tyres perrished in tread area.
N/S front tyre slightly perrished. O.K at time of test.
N/S front wheel slightly binding.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S and N/S headlight aim O.K at time of test.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S front tyre slightly perrished. O.K at time of test.
N/S front wheel slightly binding.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S and N/S headlight aim O.K at time of test.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brakes are slightly imbalanced,OK at time of test.
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in steering rack
both front steering rack gaitors perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front steering rack gaitors perished
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sills corroded
slight play in steering rack
hole in o/s/f floor
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MPN 289P is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 MPN 289P, 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.
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What year was MPN 289P registered?
MPN 289P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1976.
Is MPN 289P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MPN 289P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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